PremiumPremiumWorldA new powerful eye on the night skiesNew York Times: The Rubin Observatory’s first images mark a new era in space exploration.24 Jun 02:15 AM
WorldWhy rice is poised to survive better in a warming worldStudy suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUncanny Earth-like weather found on Jupiter, Mars, and TitanJupiter's clouds swirl like Earth's ocean eddies, revealing similar dynamics.23 Jun 06:00 PM
World‘Tornado of the year’: Slow-moving twister captivates storm chasersWinds likely exceeded 289km/h, but damage was limited to trees and power poles.22 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientistsThe trio will study for three months at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarshipsThree Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Crunch time': Urgent warnings from scientists on climate trajectoryKey climate indicators are in uncharted territory; 'all moving in the wrong direction'.19 Jun 12:10 AM
WorldHIV advance: Twice-yearly shot to prevent infectionThe drug would be a convenient new way to ward off infection in a wide range of people.18 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldThis simple fitness test might predict how long you’ll liveA low score is a portent, not a promise and could be a wake-up call, says study author.18 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzzA large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.17 Jun 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe real-life dating boot camp that inspired Love on the SpectrumNew York Times: "Do I say I am 'neuro-spicy'? Or 'neurodiverse'? Or do I disclose at all?"16 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldTrash sucks: A Norwegian city uses vacuum tubes to whisk waste awayRubbish is sucked out of the city with the force of half a million household vacuums.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareNZ's next big export? Medicinal cannabis mission off to EuropeBig overseas markets for medicinal cannabis spur a Kiwi trade trip.12 Jun 06:23 AM
World'Prince of dragons': Ancient T-rex ancestor discoveredScientists have filled a gap in knowledge between older tyrannosaurs and T-Rex.11 Jun 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese glowing axolotls may hold the secret to human limb regenerationCould the human body be coaxed to regrow a lost arm or leg like this salamander?11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sectorOPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.09 Jun 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205kThe final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer. 03 Jun 09:51 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
RoyalsOlympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.01 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelMotat wins top international award at 'Oscars of the museum world'Once ranked one of the world's most boring attractions, Motat makes a comeback.29 May 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech boss's withering take on the BudgetNet reduction of $45m for the innovation sector.22 May 07:46 PM
OpinionOpinion: Drawing on memory can help us solve problemsResearch shows people remember the past to solve problems in the present.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyBudget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmesNo surprises in another thin year for the sector.22 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
BusinessHow Litmaps is using AI to accelerate scientific discoveryA new Business of Tech episode is available now.21 May 05:00 PM
TechnologyCallaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grabBudget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.20 May 03:01 AM
WorldToddler survives 15-storey fall thanks to small bush - here's how'The child landing in that bush probably saved his life.'19 May 06:11 AM
LifestyleDr Siouxsie Wiles' Covid curse: ‘Abuse changed my world’Pandemic fallout turned her into a hermit, but her future’s looking brighter.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBaby healed with world’s first personalised gene-editing treatmentNYT: The technique has the potential to help people with thousands of other rare diseases.16 May 01:12 AM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleJeremy Renner experienced something extraordinary when he was near death. Why?New York Times: Scientists have spent decades trying to explain near-death experiences.14 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGenetic study retraces the origins of coronaviruses in batsNew York Times: Researchers contend that pandemic got its start in wildlife trade.13 May 02:17 AM
Business'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schoolsGiant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.12 May 11:43 PM
Business'Crisis': Labour's new tech spokesman on the digital challengeReuben Davidson criticises funding cuts in science and innovation.07 May 05:00 PM