PremiumPremiumWorldThe water on Mars vanished. This might be where it wentNew York Times: Mars once had rivers, lakes and seas. It's now desert dry - or is it?21 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandMisplaced fears over risks big factor in Covid-19 vaccine uneaseA new study delves into the factors that drives 'hesitancy' toward the Covid-19 vaccine.21 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandSleeping giant: What will the next Taranaki eruption look like?Mt Taranaki is slumbering in one of its longest-ever quiet periods. How will it awaken?20 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandThreatened NZ glaciers spared another big summer meltFly-over finds NZ glaciers didn't fare badly over summer - but climate threat remains.20 Mar 09:44 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Scientists solve the rubbish bin mysteryClever detective work has found a bin lid wasn't the source of an MIQ leak last September.18 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Could NZ-Oz bubble be the path to eradication?The world has a genuine shot at wiping out Covid-19, a group of top NZ health experts say.18 Mar 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists grow mouse embryos in a mechanical wombNew York Times: This is the first time such a feat has been accomplished.18 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandWhat's in your vaping liquid? Scientists to test for nicotine levels, alcohol, illegal drugsStudies have reported large variations between labelled and actual nicotine levels.13 Mar 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTasmanian tigers are extinct. Why do people keep seeing them?New York Times: Reports of its enduring survival are greatly exaggerated.12 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Concern as Air NZ set to use international aircrew for charter flightMixing international aircrew and ordinary Kiwis is risky, Professor Michael Baker says.12 Mar 12:25 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Are Kiwis still scanning enough?Auckland's move to level 2 hasn't come with big drop-off in QR code scan rates - yet.11 Mar 03:37 AM
New ZealandWhy there's no perfect Covid-19 vaccine rollout planTop expert says there's no ideal way to roll out the Covid vaccine, and 'gaps will occur'.11 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandNZ-made breath test may pick up virus 'within minutes'A Kiwi-designed breath test may be able to detect Covid-19 in as little as five minutes.10 Mar 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Why NZ needs a new pandemic planNZ urgently needs a new playbook for the next pandemic, which could be starting right now.10 Mar 04:56 AM
New ZealandSatellite view shows Raoul Island before and after quakes, tsunamiSatellite images appear to show fresh landslides on Raoul Island after Friday's quakes.10 Mar 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Why does coronavirus knock out smell?Brain tissue of deceased Covid-19 patients are helping answer why virus knocks out smell.10 Mar 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThere's no 'magic number' for herd immunityJacinda Ardern says NZ could reach herd immunity by the end of 2021. What does that mean?09 Mar 04:26 AM
New ZealandBusted: Three myths about the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccineNo, the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine won't kill you, change your genes, or give you the virus.09 Mar 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Russian variant' of Covid now in NZ- what do we know about it?"Russian variant" unrelated to Auckland cluster and involved in recent Queensland cases.09 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldHeads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitationBiologists call Monday's study a case of the most extreme regeneration on Earth.08 Mar 06:04 PM
New ZealandJunk food companies accused of 'Covid-washing' during lockdownJunk food companies have been accused of leveraging the pandemic to push their products.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe curious questions surrounding NZ's latest Covid-19 caseWhy did it take a week for NZ's latest to test positive? And what about the vaccine shot?08 Mar 02:30 AM
WorldAlleged rape claim on ship full of women scientistsThe group of 76 women scientists took a leadership trip to Antarctica.08 Mar 01:24 AM
EmploymentNew bid to plug gender gap in science, techWomen are under-represented at the top of our sciences. Changes are afoot.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe million-year model unravelling NZ's big quake riskA million-year catalogue using "synthetic quakes" could tell us much more about NZ's risk.07 Mar 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What Covid-19 vaccines mean for NZ immunityDoes NZ's virus-free state have immunity implications for vaccines? Jamie Morton explains.07 Mar 01:09 AM
WorldCovid: Australia enlists GPs to help with vaccine roll-outUntil now, Covid vaccines were only administered at hospitals and aged-care centres.06 Mar 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Does UK variant cause longer infection?Study suggesting UK variant causes longer infection warrants close attention, expert says.06 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandMore than 140 quakes of magnitude 4 or greater since FridaySeismologist warns there is still an increased probability of a bigger quake.06 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEight questions you always wanted to ask a scientistAre we the smartest animals? Is breakfast the most important meal? We ask the experts.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccine: Experts concerned, reassure 35% of Kiwis against jabScientists say Kiwis should not fear vaccine side effects and global data supports this.06 Mar 08:23 AM
New Zealand6.1 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."06 Mar 12:41 AM
WorldWHO set to publish report into coronavirus origins"I know that many member states are eager to see the report," WHO chief says.06 Mar 12:11 AM
World'Huge milestone': Nasa's new Mars rover hits the dusty red roadPerseverance's next mission: a trip to an ancient Martian river delta to collect samples.05 Mar 10:10 PM
