New ZealandNZ research sheds light on black hole explosionsNew Zealand researchers have shed new light on the phenomenon which causes black holes to explode.21 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleRemembering to rememberWith so many ways of storing data, are we forgetting how to remember? Not according to US writer Joshua Foer, who reveals new and remarkable strategies for memorising. By Robin McKie.21 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe blurred reality of humanityIf you can be sure of one thing, then surely it is that you exist. Even if the world were a dream or a hallucination, it would still need you to be dreaming or hallucinating it. 21 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandSky watchers get a 'supermoon' treat (+ photos)A "supermoon", which looked larger and brighter due to its proximity to the Earth, has been all around the world. 20 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldWhy newly evolved genes may be as vital as ancient onesResearch debunks the theory that "newer" genes are less essential to our survival than more established ones.17 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandPM's chief scientist hits out at quake forecastersThe Prime Minister's chief science adviser today hit out at earthquake forecasters such as Ken Ring, saying no one can predict when a quake will strike. 16 Mar 03:00 AM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business: Canterbury ScientificCanterbury Scientific Limited opened the doors to its new $1.2 million laboratory complex in Addington a few days before February's devastating earthquake.16 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandThirty-five jobs may go at NiwaThirty-five jobs may be up for the chop but affected staff are being consulted before any decisions, Niwa says.14 Mar 10:21 PM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Rebuild from disaster with the click of a mouseTechnology to "print" a complete house is just around the corner.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey to mental fitness - work the brainScientist says that exercise is the key to mental fitness.12 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldNorth pole is going westThe magnetic north pole is moving faster than at any time in human history.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWellington quakes 'just a coincidence'Three earthquakes have struck Wellington this week - one measuring 4.7 - but a seismologist says they are not linked the Christchurch quakes.04 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Map faults before rebuild: geologistThe earthquake and last week's deadly tremor were on faultlines that did not exist on GNS Science's database.02 Mar 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Inside Money:</i> The weather is the news: pay attentionI remember when the weather was innocent and free.01 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionCampbell's TV3 interview with 'Moon Man' a 'train wreck'Giving "Moon Man" and self-proclaimed earthquake predictor Ken Ring airtime in the media has turned out to be a very bad idea last night, writes Peter Griffin.01 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Earthquake: Core policies not safe from changeThe Govt is not ruling out changes to Working for Families or student loans as it considers how to foot the bill for Christchurch's recovery.01 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandTwo minutes' silence for victims of the Christchurch earthquakeNew Zealanders have paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake with two minutes' silence marking the moment the disaster struck last week.01 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandTime capsule unearthed in Christchurch quake Last week's 6.3 magnitude earthquake unearthed a time capsule under the toppled statue of one of Canterbury's founding fathers, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said today.28 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake toll likely to be about 240 - policeThe death toll from the Christchurch earthquake is likely to be about 240, police say.28 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandMayor: Two minutes' silence about 'standing together'Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says people should not head into the central city to observe the two minutes' silence in honour of the victims of last week's earthquake today. Civil Defence says 154 bodies have now been recovered.28 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Big aftershocks every month for a yearA year from now, Christchurch will still be rattled by a magnitude-four aftershock at least once a month, according to a scientist.28 Feb 04:30 PM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Eyes in the skies keeping track of events belowNew Zealand could make much greater use of satellite images, says Southland group.27 Feb 04:30 PM
