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White Island activity still 'vigorous'
White Island has been spewing mud and rock several tens of metres into the air in the past few days, as GNS Science warns of a greater risk to visitors.
Study helps calm extinction fears
A New Zealand researcher has challenged long-held claims that most species will be wiped out before they can even be discovered.
Former FBI tech guru joins Wynyard board
Wynyard Group, the Kiwi developer of intelligence-gathering software used by companies and governments, has appointed a former FBI high-flyer to its advisory board.
Scientist sacked over biosecurity breach
A government scientist who intentionally allowed genetically modified ryegrass plants to flower and potentially release pollen was justifiably sacked, says the ERA.
Darwin's forgotten rival
Alfred Russel Wallace is far from a household name, but he changed the world.
Liz Hanna: Heat's on to keep us comfortable
Acclimatising to heat is a tough gig. Since 1970, central Australian regions have warmed 1.2C and as the world continues to get warmer.
The eyes have it - research
Researchers took pictures of 80 men and women and asked almost 250 volunteers to rate them.
Last chance to protect 'last ocean'
It lies 3500km away in one of the coldest and most remote corners of the planet, yet the Ross Sea has sat at the centre of one of the most hotly discussed environmental issues in years.
Tackling global warming head on
If there was any doubt that climate change is the biggest crisis facing mankind, the global groundswell of science being poured into the mother of all research efforts should confirm it.
Unveiled: Laptop that can be rolled up
The face of computer technology is set to be changed by a new tablet computer as thin and flexible as a sheet of paper - but a working version in the shops is some years away.
Unlocking quake secrets
Recently discovered rumblings deep beneath New Zealand's most threatening fault line have yielded some exciting possibilities.
Mental disorders in for shake up
Children's tantrums, hoarding and skin picking - psychiatrists will soon be looking at these and more in a new light when their official what's what of mental disorders gets a makeover in May.