PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$65m spent on Covid-19 processing tests"Is it time to have a national, publicly-run pathology service?"27 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldSharks face slaughter for Covid vaccine developmentConservationists warn as many as half a million sharks could be killed to make a vaccine.26 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOcean heat waves are directly linked to climate changeNew York Times: Hotter water that killed animals in 2014 and 2015 may become permanent.24 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandNZ's virus genome sequencing effort 'world leading', but needs improvementReview finds NZ's genome sequencing is 'world leading' - but has room for improvement.23 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ could be in for another unusually hot summerA climate scientist has called a La Niña summer for NZ - and a likely 'marine heatwave'.20 Sep 04:46 AM
New ZealandScientists launch major study into mineral's potential health riskMajor study aims to gauge health threat of volcanic mineral widely found beneath Auckland.19 Sep 11:56 PM
WorldHydroxychloroquine: Divisive drug may hold secrets to stopping Covid-19Opinions on hydroxychloroquine effects are divided - a new study hopes to change this.19 Sep 12:47 AM
New ZealandNZ's annual plastic pollution reaach 9000 tonnes by 2030 - studyNZ could send about 9000 tonnes of plastic into the environment by 2030, analysis shows.17 Sep 09:39 PM
WorldChinese Covid-19 vaccine ready by November, top scientist saysClinical trials have been progressing smoothly, with preparations for mass production.16 Sep 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA 'crossroads' for humanity: Earth's biodiversity is still collapsingNew York Times: Countries have made insufficient progress, a new report found.16 Sep 08:30 AM
New ZealandFullers ferry halted: Disruptive passenger refuses to wear mask'Put a mask on so we can go home,' says one exasperated passenger.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: A night with Billy TK - and his conspiracy theoriesDavid Fisher went to an Advance NZ meeting and fact-checked Billy Te Kahika.13 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Covid-19 attacks the brainNew York Times: A new study suggests the virus may also attack the brain.10 Sep 11:03 PM
OpinionComment: Why we shouldn't worry about Covid-19 vaccine trial's 'pause'We must be patient and let vaccine trials run their course, writes Helen Petousis-Harris.10 Sep 02:22 AM
WorldVaccine patient's worrying symptomHopes of an early 2021 coronavirus vaccine have been put on hold.10 Sep 01:21 AM
World'Doomsday' glacier melting from the insideChannels around the Thwaites glacier are melting the massive ice shelf with warm water.09 Sep 06:34 PM
New ZealandCelebrated NZ mathematician Sir Vaughan Jones diesNew Zealand's most celebrated mathematician, Sir Vaughan Jones, has died aged 67.08 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's native birds are closer to extinction than 40 years agoDespite decades of work, NZ's native birds are closer to the brink now than 40 years ago.08 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandNZ's warming seas: Is another 'marine heatwave' coming?With coastal waters running unusually warm, is another big "marine heatwave" on the cards?07 Sep 11:55 PM
World$328m viral stunt that actually workedWhen it dominated social media feeds six years ago, many wrote it off as a fad.07 Sep 06:52 AM
New ZealandScientists 'shocked and upset' over new PR policiesMassey scientists claim they're being gagged from publicly criticising their university.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ agency at the heart of the high-tech fight against CovidESR's new boss Peter Lennox discusses the latest NZ science being used to fight Covid-19.06 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandESR pushing closer towards clever new Covid-19 testsESR is pushing closer toward new tests that rapidly reveal whether someone has Covid-19.06 Sep 05:08 AM
WorldFrom Russia with hope: Study claims vaccine is safeRussia President Vladimir Putin said the Sputnik V drug worked and a study backs him up.04 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: The five burning questions facing NZAfter a dramatic six months, Jamie Morton looks at the five biggest questions we face now.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDarfield quake's shaky legacy: 15,830 aftershocks and countingNearly 16,000 aftershocks later, 2010's Darfield quake is still teaching us lessons.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCould the Auckland Covid cluster flare up again?Could Auckland's cluster re-ignite? Will level '2.5' make a difference? Experts explain.02 Sep 08:57 PM
BusinessFonterra lends biotechnology to Covid vaccine effortFonterra helps Kiwi Covid vaccine developers with specialised technology.02 Sep 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: The masked-up countries NZ can learn fromNZ arrived late to the mask party. Jamie Morton looks at where the strategy has worked.31 Aug 07:27 AM
New ZealandFrank - Changing South S2 EP 22New Zealand has rare and ancient animal breeds which aren’t native, but are introduced. Do they deserve protection, too? Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank FilmWatch30 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldBrain breakthrough? Elon Musk reveals high-tech implantMusk hopes device will be used to treat brain injuries, disability, paralysis in humans.29 Aug 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWiping out Covid-19: Can the world go the Kiwi way?Can the world wipe out coronavirus like it has smallpox and polio? Jamie Morton explains.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery at the heart of Auckland's second wave of Covid-19The cause of the second outbreak of Covid-19 in Auckland remains a 'frustrating' mystery.29 Aug 07:42 AM
LifestyleNZ outbreak clue? Study shows virus can survive on frozen food for up to three weeksScientists say it could explain outbreaks in countries such as NZ.25 Aug 07:50 AM
