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Scientists say Kiwis should not fear vaccine side effects and global data supports this.
6.1 quake strikes off coast of North Island
"That was a good one, felt like it last for a full minute of strong but gentle rocking."
WHO set to publish report into coronavirus origins
"I know that many member states are eager to see the report," WHO chief says.
'Huge milestone': Nasa's new Mars rover hits the dusty red road
Perseverance's next mission: a trip to an ancient Martian river delta to collect samples.
Bachelor NZ contestant 'regrets' calling mask wearing 'slavery'
Shivani Pragji is hoping for a love match but "controversial" posts have been found.
Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert
Civil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.
Following major quakes off NZ, questions remain about how they might be linked
Three major earthquakes ruptured along the Tonga Kermadec subduction zone.
Covid-19: Experts back move to level 2 - but call for vigilance
Level 2 is 'the right place for Auckland to be' after days of no new cases, expert says.
Earthquake swarm/tsunami risk: Weeks of aftershocks expected
Scientists expect weeks of aftershocks after this morning's 7.1 East Cape quake.
Lockdown luck: Covid stopped team of scientists being in Kermadecs as quake hit
"I don't want comment on what might have been, hard to know what could have unfolded."
NZ just tasted a 'regional source' tsunami: What are they?
The science behind this morning's quake swarm and the threat to New Zealand.
Major 8.1 quake a rare and 'very notable event' - scientist
Scientist says 8.1 'thrust' event can spark tsunami due to rare size and shallow depth.
Coronavirus Covid-19: Three reasons NZ can't be Taiwan
Why can't we be like Taiwan?, opposition MPs ask. An expert lists three obvious reasons.
No new cases means 'reasonable chance' lockdown worked
Two more no-case days may give "reasonable chance" virus has been quashed, expert says.
When will the lockdowns end? Why we're likely stuck with them in 2021
When will NZ emerge from the Covid-19 cloud? That depends on vaccines - and the border.
'S***ty thing to do': Dr Siouxsie Wiles blasts fleeing Aucklanders
Dr Siouxsie Wiles has stern words for Aucklanders leaving town during alert level 3.
Trouble sleeping? Here's the science on 3 traditional bedtime remedies
Sleep is key for good health. So what can you drink to help you nod off?
Coke can provides key to solving 40-year-old murder mystery
Sylvia Quayle, 34, was found dead in her home in 1981. An arrest has finally been made.
How do we sway NZ's 'vaccine hesitant'?
A quarter of Kiwis are unsure about receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. How do we sway them?
Study shows crushing Covid about more than geographic isolation
Analysis compares NZ's early coronavirus experience with that in Iceland, Taiwan and Oz.
UK scientists discover Covid-19 can survive on fabrics
Virus survives on polyester, poly cotton and 100 per cent cotton for three days.
Covid-19: Auckland still 'low risk' of outbreak - experts
Experts are confident Auckland still faces a low risk of community outbreak of Covid-19.
NZ's Covid leak risk higher than Australia's - study
Analysis suggests NZ's border failure risk may be as high as nearly three leaks per month.
Covid 19: Kiwi tech could offer low-cost immunity test
NZ-developed tech using "synthetic paint" may offer low-cost test for Covid-19 immunity.
Another fine week to round out north's hot, dry summer
Closing week of summer to bring more dry weather to parched places that need it least.
Covid-19: Kiwis back tough measures - but complacency a risk
A study finds Kiwis back NZ's hardline measures - but also points to complacency worries.
Stunning images of a frozen continent
Niwa releases amazing images from a 6-week scientific voyage to Antarctica.
Covid-19: Inside the fascinating world of wastewater testing
It may sound gross, but what we flush is 'information gold' for virus-fighting scientists.
Covid-19: Why is Auckland not seeing a major outbreak?
Auckland may have just escaped another mass outbreak. How? Experts explain.
Cloned US ferret Elizabeth Ann cute as a button but wild at heart
The ferret was cloned from the genes of an animal that died more than 30 years ago.
Series of overnight steam explosions at Whakaari/White Island
The activity has been described as "short-lived, low-energy" steam explosions.
NZ's ancient kauri yields major scientific discovery
Ancient swamp kauri records reveal breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.
Kiwi Covid response: Should these be New Zealand's new alert levels?
Experts propose a seven-tier alert level system to better manage local Covid-19 outbreaks.