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
New ZealandHow long would it take to evacuate people in an Auckland eruption?It could take just 49 hours to move 320,000 Aucklanders before an eruption, study finds.27 May 01:39 AM
New ZealandWhy the supermoon was redder in some parts of NZWhy wasn't last night's blood supermoon more bloody? An astronomer explains.27 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandWorld's largest vaccine monitoring study to be run from Auckland UniProject will follow some 300 million people.26 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandI see red! Stargazers treated to stunning blood moonIt was the once-in-a-lifetime event many stayed up late to see.26 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandPhotos: 'Once in a lifetime' - blood supermoon rises over NZKiwi stargazers were treated to a lunar spectacular overnight.26 May 05:13 PM
VideoTake a look inside Antarctica NZ's new baseAntarctica NZ takes us on a virtual tour inside the Scott Base redevelopment. Video / SuppliedWatch26 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandScott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continentArdern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.26 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy mysterious 'slow quakes' could be key to next eventCracking mystery of 'slow' quakes crucial to understanding NZ's biggest tsunami threat.26 May 01:39 AM
OpinionNarcissistic people are much more likely to be violent, new research findsANALYSIS: Egomaniacs aren't just a bummer – they can be dangerous, too.25 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandBlood supermoon: How to capture tonight's rare spectacleStaying up to snap Wednesday's 'blood supermoon'? Don't bother with your phone camera.25 May 04:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorld-first study: nearly half of NZ kids sleep in cold bedroomsAround half of Kiwi kids may be sleeping in rooms too cold for them, new study suggests.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLatest forecast: Who gets the best view of 'blood supermoon'?A 'blood supermoon' is due to grace our night sky this Wednesday. Where is best to see it?24 May 04:49 AM
OpinionMushrooms on Mars? Five unproven claims that alien life existsANALYSIS: Rocks, gas, soil reactions and radio signals have never been so exciting.23 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe latest coronavirus comes from dogs. Here's why we should pay attentionNew York Times: 'These things are probably happening all over the world.'21 May 04:49 AM
WorldDarwin theories 'warped' by his prejudices, claims professorCharles Darwin is facing a vicious attack for his supposed dogmatic views.21 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: Shaw responds to 'loose change' charges over climate spendGovt accused of spending 'loose change' on climate but minister says Budget packs $2.3b.20 May 05:57 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killerGovt spending $28m at effort to stop as-yet incurable disease killing NZ's iconic kauri.20 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: $344m boost for Scott Base makeoverA major redevelopment of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost.20 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandGet set for the first 'blood supermoon' in nearly 40 yearsNZ set to be treated to rare combination of two lunar spectacles - a 'blood supermoon'.20 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandUniversity restructure: Scientists challenge financial case for Massey shake-upScientists' group challenges financial justification for major Massey science restructure.20 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandSuper blood moon: 'Spectacular' sight for NZ next weekWednesday's total lunar eclipse will also coincide with what is known as a supermoon.19 May 06:51 AM
