We know Covid-19 can be spread through breathing and sneezing. But what about crying?

Kiwi scientists design new way to unravel the genomic origins of "tricky" Covid-19 cases.

Experts question whether some measures to combat Covid-19 should remain mandatory.

Scientists Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice win Nobel medicine prize.

With NZ's Covid-19 tests nearing one million, could these three solutions make an impact?

NZ company secures $3.3m in private funding to progress homegrown Covid-19 vaccine.

NZ faces growing extreme heat risk "blindfolded" unless we reassess it, scientist says.

Hopes the new discovery will help those identified high-risk to get protective treatment.

"They're not going to just sit around and watch to see if he gets sick."

We need to know the exact risks of driverless cars before we ride in them, NZ study finds.

Auckland's first lockdown gave scientists a golden opportunity to study traffic pollution.

A clever new model quietly developed with Govt may change how NZ responds to outbreaks.

Te Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.

'Our job is to take the fiction out of the science fiction,' NZ space project head says.

The north could be in for a wet summer - and the south a dry one - as La Niña forms up.

NZ researchers compared engagement on porn sites and YouTube - with surprising results.

NZ scientists launch a major project to make climate-friendly 'green' hydrogen a reality.

NZ would be deep underwater if it had a tectonic "anchor" like Australia pulling it down.

Conservationists warn as many as half a million sharks could be killed to make a vaccine.

Review finds NZ's genome sequencing is 'world leading' - but has room for improvement.

A climate scientist has called a La Niña summer for NZ - and a likely 'marine heatwave'.

Major study aims to gauge health threat of volcanic mineral widely found beneath Auckland.

Opinions on hydroxychloroquine effects are divided - a new study hopes to change this.

NZ could send about 9000 tonnes of plastic into the environment by 2030, analysis shows.

Clinical trials have been progressing smoothly, with preparations for mass production.

'Put a mask on so we can go home,' says one exasperated passenger.