New ZealandRevealed: MedSafe could approve second vaccine within fortnightNew Zealand could have another locally-approved Covid-19 vaccine available by August.17 Jun 03:24 AM
New ZealandWhy this hefty bird is making a backyard comebackThe noisy flutter of low-flying kererū is becoming a more familiar sound in NZ backyards.16 Jun 09:52 PM
OpinionPentagon UFO report: Is anyone out there? We asked five expertsOPINION: Four out of five experts had the same answer to the big ET question.15 Jun 09:41 PM
AirlinesRocket Lab wins Mars contractThe firm now has three interplanetary missions in its pipeline.15 Jun 08:13 PM
WorldThe Covid lab-leak theory is plausible because accidents happen. I should knowOPINION: It wouldn't be the first time an infectious pathogen was accidentally released.15 Jun 01:14 AM
New ZealandNew call to GPs: Cut antibiotic prescriptions by a thirdStudy finds big drop in antibiotic prescriptions last year didn't lead to hospital cases.13 Jun 05:28 AM
New Zealand4.2 shake linked to one of NZ's slowest-ever quakesNZ's latest "slow slip" quake - lasting a week - likely triggered spate of recent tremors.13 Jun 01:46 AM
New ZealandWet weather ahead as low that caused big Oz storm arrivesLow that brought snow to Oz last week moves to NZ, bringing rain but not the chill factor.13 Jun 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentGlacier blood? Watermelon snow? Whatever it's called, snow shouldn't be so redNew York Times: As spring turns to summer, the French Alps' icy slopes start to blush.12 Jun 03:40 AM
WorldChinese researchers find 24 new coronaviruses in batsOne of the newly identified coronaviruses is the second-closest genetically to Covid-19.11 Jun 10:17 PM
World'Ring of fire' solar eclipse thrills the world's northThe top of the world got a sunrise special yesterday — a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse.10 Jun 09:18 PM
WorldGiant telescope detects over 500 mysterious radio bursts from outer spaceAstronomers ponder whether they could be coming from extraterrestrial civilisations.10 Jun 08:30 AM
New ZealandClimate change: Most Kiwis don't think NZ is moving fast enoughThree quarters of Kiwis think NZ isn't going hard enough on climate action, poll suggests.10 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandShort burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White IslandA short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.09 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandClimate masterplan: What's in it and why you should careClimate Change Commission's final blueprint paves the way for a 15-year transformation.09 Jun 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSharks almost went the way of the dinosaursNew York Times: Analysis of fossil records shows a mysterious mass extinction.07 Jun 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe path to zero carbon: Why this week will make historyA report dropping this week will mark the start of a decade-long transformation for NZ.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSporting legends among eight new knights and damesDame Ruia Morrison, Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford lead the Queen's Birthday Honours list.06 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCould severe 'space weather' pose the next major threat to our way of life?The far-fetched can quickly become reality, as Covid has shown.04 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandNZ water fluoridation safe and effective - new science reviewFresh science review finds no significant health risks with NZ water fluoridation levels.03 Jun 12:24 AM
New ZealandWhy the lab leak theory is still unlikelyTwo NZ experts set out three reasons why the Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory doesn't wash.03 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Media groupthink and the Wuhan Covid lab leak theoryNew York Times: Whether the lab leak theory proves correct or not, it was always credible.01 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandWetter winter coming: Why NZ can expect more major rain eventsMore deluges fuelled by atmospheric rivers may be on cards this winter.31 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandA large earthquake is happening right now - but you can't feel itNo one can feel it, but a large - and very slow - quake is unfolding off NZ's East Coast.31 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandVape study: Are e-cigarette flavours bad for you?Not enough's known about the potential harm vaping flavours might cause, scientist says.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBubble's outbreak risk to NZ still 'very low'Model finds transtasman bubble poses low risk of NZ outbreak, despite Melbourne flare-up.30 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
LifestyleFaulty 'appetite gene' to blame for obesity in some people - researchNew research suggests thousands of people can blame that extra weight on their DNA.29 May 10:33 PM
WorldEnticing coincidence: Inside Wuhan's Covid lab-leak origin theoryThe source of the Covid-19 pandemic is a tangle of speculation, lies and cover-up.29 May 06:30 PM
WorldBritain's X Files: UK may relaunch team of UFO huntersSightings of unidentified flying objects have been issued in a report from the US.28 May 11:00 PM
World'The dam has broken': UK, US jointly probe Covid Wuhan lab leak theoryEvidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.28 May 11:00 PM
WorldWhy the Covid Wuhan lab escape theory is front-page news againMore scientists are calling for a new independent probe.28 May 02:11 AM
Lifestyle'Absolute limit': How humans could live to be 150Scientists set maximum lifespan after finding 'resilience' of body eventually wears down.27 May 04:51 AM
