Kahu'Hurt and dismay': Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not scienceThe letter does not represent Auckland University's views, vice-chancellor says.27 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandPledge for more transparency over animal researchScientists pledge to be more open about how they use animals in research and teaching.27 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandFrom Wanaka to space: NZ to be launch-pad for car-sized telescopeInstrument ballooned to space from Wanaka may help solve dark matter mysteries.26 Jul 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScientists reveal fresh insights about NZ's 7.8 quakeScientists reconstruct 2016's 7.8 quake in unprecedented detail to reveal fresh insights.25 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandWhy disease killing our kauri might not be a new invaderStudy suggesting kauri-killing scourge has been here for centuries should prompt rethink.24 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandEthanol fritters: University's warning after toxic frozen whitebait theft'Anyone who consumes this whitebait could become quite ill.'23 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expertToa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.20 Jul 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow the moon 'wobble' affects rising tidesNew York Times: Scientists say it's less a wobble and more like a slow, predictable cycle.18 Jul 10:52 PM
WorldJust 7pc of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study showsWhat makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving mystery.16 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandLarge steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White IslandThe steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.15 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandMedical researcher urges RSV vaccine progress amid outbreakRSV is a virus much older than Covid-19, and has gone 50 years without a vaccine.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLove and politics: Do Kiwi couples think more alike over time?If you've heard elderly couples bicker over politics, this study may help explain why. 15 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Four in five Kiwis now willing to get vaccinePublic willingness to get the Covid-19 vaccine is at its highest level ever, survey shows.14 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandGut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine studyNZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.13 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Alpha, delta, lambda ... why variants are worrying scientistsAlpha, beta, delta and now lambda... just how far down the Covid-19 variant road are we?13 Jul 04:47 AM
LifestyleWhy dogs are man's best friend – they were born to understand usOur favourite pet is in tune with our feelings in a way no other species can replicate.13 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandClimate crisis: Many Kiwis misunderstand sea level riseFocusing on extreme and often unsound projections could lead to anxiety - researchers12 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandRescued from Antarctica: RNZAF mercy dash to the iceThe flight crew used night-vision goggles to land on an ice runway in 24-hour darkness.12 Jul 08:18 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Can 'nudging' make more Kiwis scan?Experts say a strategy used by marketers called "nudging" could help boost QR scan rates.12 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandNew type of stardust may unlock solar system secretsGrains from fallen meteorite teaching scientists about the origins of our solar system.11 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandAnother La Niña? Forecasters watching potential hints of big climate driver's returnMeteorologists closely watching for potential signs that La Niña may return this summer.11 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandNew insights: what drives Auckland eruptions?Evidence gleaned from ancient eruptions suggests Auckland blows are triggered in two ways.11 Jul 12:23 AM
World'Nightmare scenario': Potentially untreatable superbug being passed from dogs to humansAntimicrobial resistance is forecast to kill 10 million a year by 2050 if left unchecked.10 Jul 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid Lambda variant: What we know - and what we don'tNew York Times: As of mid-June, Lambda had been reported in 29 countries or territories.10 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA group of scientists presses a case against Covid lab leak theoryNew York Times: ... and another group of scientists immediately pushes back.10 Jul 04:15 AM
PoliticsSpitting tacks: Covid saliva testing provider slams Health Ministry over delays"The ministry has consistently advised Chris Hipkins incorrectly," Rako Science says.09 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldPfizer to seek OK for third Covid vaccine shot to boost immunityStudy suggests people's antibody levels jump five- to 10-fold after a third dose.08 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandNew evidence rejects Wuhan lab leak theoryScientists pour cold water on claims the Covid-19 pandemic began in a Chinese laboratory.08 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandStudy charts the quickening loss of NZ's postcard glaciersScientists gain wider view of how NZ's postcard glaciers are being lost to climate change.08 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandRSV virus swamping hospitals: How to keep kids safeRSV is not new and cases increased after borders reopened.08 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandSubduction zone mystery: do underwater mountains fuel silent earthquakes?State-of-the-art tech is helping unravel the secrets of NZ's mysterious 'silent' quakes.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Why NZ can't keep pushing its luckNZ's been lucky in avoiding major outbreaks. Will new variants worsen our odds next time?07 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandMore older Kiwis accept human-driven climate change is happeningMore older Kiwis have accepted climate change is real and caused by humans, study shows.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa confirms NZ's warmest June, with more mild days aheadNZ's warmest start to winter fuelled by northeasterlies, moist lows and climate change.05 Jul 03:02 AM
