New ZealandShark's deep sea dive hits new levelA NZ great white shark is believed to have set a world record for deep-sea diving, plunging to 1.2km below the surface on his way to Brisbane.31 Mar 03:00 PM
TechnologyAtom-smashing world record setThe Large Hadron Collider set a record for high-energy collisions on March 30, 2010 by crashing proton beams into each other at three times more force than ever before.30 Mar 06:51 PM
LifestyleJunk food could be addictive 'like heroin'A study has found that that laboratory rats will endure painful electric shocks to satisfy their craving for high-calorie snacks made from sausages, bacon and cheesecake.29 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandWhat's the difference? The orca knowsIt was a question many Herald readers wanted answered - what the heck is a pseudorca?26 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandEarth Hour not without its grinchesEarth Hour tomorrow night is intended to unite people and communities against climate change but global warming grinches plan to leave their lights on.26 Mar 06:27 AM
Opinion<i>Jan Wright:</i> Recognising Earth's limits a startJan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, explains why it is important we start thinking of our planet, and species, as a whole.25 Mar 03:00 PM
LifestyleHow the Last Supper became a banquet over 1000 yearsPortion sizes in depictions of the most famous meal in history - the Last Supper - have ballooned over the past millennium, a study shows.25 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandBrainbox wins award for disease researchProfessor Richard Faull has spent 35 years studying the human brain so he can help people affected by brain disorders including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandActivists picket animal tester's speechAnimal rights protesters - and one beagle - picketed outside the venue for a speech by animal testing scientist Allen Goldenthal yesterday.22 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandExpectant dads get sick and tired tooMen believe they suffer the same symptoms of pregnancy as their partners, according to a new survey.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandPain-killing secrets of the opium poppy revealedScientists have identified the genes of the opium poppy responsible for the production of the painkillers codeine and morphine.14 Mar 11:59 PM
EconomyToo much wealth can make us worse off: studyNational belt-tightening could be of more benefit to a country's sense of wellbeing than soaring wealth levels, a study has found.14 Mar 03:00 PM
