New ZealandMarsden Fund comes under the microscopeOur biggest fund for blue sky research is boosting scientific output in New Zealand, but there's plenty of room to improve.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother on side better for babyBabies are more active in the uterus when a pregnant mother lies on her left side than on her back, according to important new research.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrongest warning yet for horror El NinoNew Zealand receives big warning it's gazing down the barrel of the worst El Nino summer since the calamitous 1997/98 event.01 Oct 05:26 AM
New ZealandCentury-old telescope back in actionNotable family's large donation helps repair telescope damaged in 2011 Christchurch earthquake.01 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientist honoured with awardDoctor's "inclusive and unselfish" work to inspire female immunologists rewarded.01 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandCalcium supplements not needed for elderly bone healthExhaustive review concludes upping calcium intake through food or supplements is unlikely to improve bone health or prevent fractures in older people.30 Sep 04:30 AM
LifestyleDoes vitamin C really help fight breast cancer?Bowel cancer patients with higher levels of vitamin C in their tumours have extended disease-free survival - is the same true for breast cancer?29 Sep 10:34 PM
LifestyleInvisibility cloaks are close to becoming a realityA new experiment has created a cloak that, for the first time, can hide small objects of any shape completely from visible light.29 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandBug to battle pesky privet pestScientists are pitting a tiny Chinese bug against a pest shrub believed to worsen respiratory problems in a world-first Waikato trial.29 Sep 03:55 AM
WorldCould we live on Mars? What the experts sayThe discovery of water seeping out of the steep slopes of Mars could be an indication of life on the red planet, a Kiwi astronomer says.28 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandQuest to pinpoint every kiwi sightingNew Zealanders are being called upon to help save our national icon by reporting kiwi sightings to conservationists.28 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleHeart attack treatment in spotlightA major Kiwi study will examine whether a standard type of treatment used on heart attack patients actually helps.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpening the tech door for kidsDr Michelle Dickinson this week launches one of her proudest inventions - a new charity that will connect our kids with technology and hands-on innovation.28 Sep 06:48 AM
KahuWork begins on removing ancient bonesWork is to start on removing human bones from a restaurant building site at Auckland's Long Bay Regional Park.28 Sep 01:18 AM
New ZealandNorth Island robin no bird-brainThe tiny native bird, which is only slightly larger than a house sparrow, features in a new study in the leading scientific journal Animal Behaviour27 Sep 10:55 PM
LifestyleCan this test tell if breast cancer will return?Women could be offered new treatments to prevent breast cancer returning following a crucial discovery by scientists.27 Sep 02:35 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Boffin predicts AB's 4-point winThe All Blacks will bring home the Rugby World Cup - but only after an excruciating four-point win over England, according to a maths equation.26 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleScience & Tech: Soylent Brown is...Whenever I'm asked if I have any dietary restrictions I always reply with "yes, I don't diet".25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandArt donation to pay back gift of lifeA Kiwi inventor's quest for cash to pay for incubators has attracted a helping hand from a father with reason to be grateful.25 Sep 05:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but trueThe Herald's science writer Jamie Morton on this week's scientific breakthroughs.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDick Wilkins: AgResearch has lost its wayIf AgResearch were to disappear from the face of the earth, there would hardly be a ripple in New Zealand agriculture, writes Dick Wilkins. This is a tragedy, and the only solution is to disband AgResearch as we know it.25 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandStunning underwater insights uncoveredKiwi scientists have mapped in great detail a huge area of seafloor northeast of Auckland - equivalent to the size of Israel.25 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandParaplegic walks againA man confined to a wheelchair is able to walk again after United States scientists reconnected his brain and legs.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy shows wine's allure all in microbesA new study of NZ's six major wine-growing regions has uncovered an hidden factor in what sets the flavours and aromas of vintages in different regions.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis yawn for a good night's sleep24 per cent of New Zealanders have reported feeling tired on a daily basis in a Southern Cross Healthcare Group survey.24 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldThe surprising (and fishy) origin of tooth enamelWhat came first, the skin or the teeth? When it comes to tooth enamel, that's been a big question for decades. Now there may be an answer.24 Sep 05:36 AM
WorldMore La Nina events to bring bigger wavesBigger waves and more coastal erosion will hit Pacific countries like New Zealand as a projected upsurge of severe El Nino brings an increase in storm events.21 Sep 11:20 PM
New ZealandGloriavale's 'inadequate' curriculumNot one student at Gloriavale school has gone beyond Year 11 in the past three years sparking fresh calls for an investigation.19 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialNiki Bezzant: Can you eat yourself happy?There's been emerging evidence showing that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of depression and cognitive decline.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA blood moon rising ...A rare astrological event next week could herald the end of days, according to some Christian groups.19 Sep 05:00 PM
TechnologyScience & Tech: 3D replicationThat's me, that's me and that's me ... Dr Michelle Dickinson ventures into the world of 3D replication.18 Sep 05:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but trueThe Herald's science writer Jamie Morton on this week's scientific breakthroughs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandScience programme shines light on futureWhen it comes to hooking young Kiwis on science, there might be no brighter way than making things glow in the dark.18 Sep 05:00 PM
