New ZealandNZ is being soaked by another atmospheric river - what are they?They’ve powered some of our biggest deluges in recent years: what are atmospheric rivers?11 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandMinistry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposalMore than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.10 Apr 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom weight loss to acne: Is apple cider vinegar really a cure-all?New York Times: Never mind the TikTokers - here's what the science says.10 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandMore than 1300 public sector jobs to go: Full list of where axe is falling as more cuts loomA number of job reductions have been due to stop-work notices.10 Apr 06:22 AM
WorldPeter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the ‘God particle,’ dies at 94The physicist's work helps scientists understand the riddles of the universe.09 Apr 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy scents are being used to treat dementia and depressionScent-based therapy is revolutionising care for depression and dementia.09 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelWhere will the next eclipse be? Nasa's gift to eclipse chasersNasa have the next millennium of eclipses locked down... weather is less predictable.08 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandAround 30 jobs may be impacted by Callaghan Innovation restructureThe Lower Hutt-based Crown agency says it's a 'difficult time' for staff.08 Apr 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs bird flu coming to people next? Are we ready?NY Times: H5N1 is back in the news after cows and a farm worker were infected in the US.07 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandScientists, staff call on minister to intervene in Callaghan Innovation restructureStaff fear 'reset' to be announced Monday will mean big job cuts at Callaghan Innovation.07 Apr 12:54 AM
WorldHeat-trapping gas levels in air spike to record highs again'Methane’s decadal spike should terrify us' says Stanford University climate scientist05 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandWeather: March was NZ’s coldest in 12 years: What can we expect from winter?If autumn’s felt a lot chillier than usual so far, you’re not imagining it.04 Apr 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘Triple burden’ of respiratory diseases driving early surge into NZ hospitalsA trio of respiratory nasties is driving spikes in hospital cases ahead of sick season.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato measles false alarm: How did authorities get it so wrong?Te Whatu Ora explains reason for 'false positive' test result in Waikato measles scare.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJane Goodall at 90: Life as an 'icon' and why she prefers dogsNew York Times: As she turns 90, Dr Goodall explains why she isn't slowing down.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandShe was given a year to live - then this Kiwi-made cancer therapy saved her lifeA groundbreaking, home-grown cancer therapy just passed another major milestone.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLatest science: Is your ex really a narcissist?They’re arrogant, jealous, entitled - and make up about 5 per cent of Kiwis.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate scientist named New Zealander of the YearThe New Zealander of the Year has been chosen.27 Mar 09:06 PM
LifestyleWarnings of abdominal cancer 'epidemic' as Kate reveals diagnosisCancer is affecting fit, younger people more often – researchers don't yet understand why.25 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandGrim discovery in NZ's mountain airThey're tiny, toxic and now, scientists have discovered, blowing in our mountain air.24 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do teenagers smell of goats, cheese and urine?Scientists in Germany discover two specific chemicals unique to teenage scents.22 Mar 12:46 AM
New Zealand'Larger than life': Why Antarctic scientist inspired people all over the worldCraig spent 40 years studying microbial life. He died on February 29.21 Mar 07:12 PM
New Zealand'I've run out of sick days': Researchers reveal NZ’s migraine miseryThey're excruciating and debilitating - and some 640,000 Kiwis regularly suffer them.21 Mar 05:36 PM
New ZealandMore than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this yearIt was a shock to see so many elvers dead.20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNew Zealand space science - a trajectory to successOPINION: Our innovative domestic space industry is impressive.20 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandCognitive test of Kiwi senior drivers is 'outrageous... discredited', claims neuroscientist'It would be like giving someone a music test to see if they are good at playing tennis.'20 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandWatch: Search on for NZ's 10th meteorite after crash landing in remote SI siteA search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.19 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandWastewater testing: Our biggest boozing regions revealedA first-of-its-kind study lifts the lid on Kiwi drinking - with some surprising results.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat I did to get better sleep, focus and energy - and how you can tooFree, simple, and science-backed tips and tools.18 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandNZ could be billions of years older than first thoughtResearch suggests NZ has an ancient, rocky core more than 3 billion years old.16 Mar 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat scientists know about the Kiwi psychopaths living among usResearchers have been building a picture of psychopathy in NZ. Here's what they've found.16 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldFury over edited plan to save world’s fastest parrotScientists blindsided by unauthorised changes that favour the logging industry.16 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandTides feel the pronounced pull of a new moonA new supermoon is pulling tides a little higher at the moment.11 Mar 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Are boot camps for unruly youths really worth re-booting?NZ experience and international evidence say boot camps don’t work. So why are they back?10 Mar 04:00 PM
