PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Four smart solutions to boost NZ's virus fightJamie Morton looks at four areas where clever tech could boost NZ's Covid-19 response.22 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandWhy we might never know how Covid-19 came backExperts suspect we'll never know how exactly Covid-19 slithered back into New Zealand.21 Aug 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The trail is quite cold now': Inside the hunt for the Covid source in AucklandAfter nearly 2 weeks, the source of infection for the Auckland cluster remains a mystery.21 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clueNew clue shows how the virus may harm the lungs.19 Aug 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow far away is a coronavirus vaccine for NZ?A Covid-19 vaccine for NZ may be much closer than we think. Jamie Morton explains.19 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why aren't we testing close contacts twice?Experts question why close contacts are tested fewer times than returning travellers.19 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandThink you know who's most vulnerable to conspiracy theories? You may be wrongThis year's pandemic has seen a major new proliferation of conspiracy theories.18 Aug 08:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat is genome sequencing and why is it so important?Genome sequencing is playing a critical role in NZ's Covid-19 response. What is it?18 Aug 01:48 AM
WorldLikely order you get Covid-19 symptoms inThe order of coronavirus symptoms can give doctors critical clues, say researchers.17 Aug 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How our brains are reacting in a time of stress and uncertaintyWe're hard-wired to hate uncertainty but coping with it offers our best chance of success.15 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleCan you catch coronavirus from frozen food?Experts react after Chinese officials found traces of the disease on frozen chicken wings.15 Aug 02:51 AM
New ZealandMore Covid-19 testing for at-risk border staff, but is it enough?Experts believe the outbreak is border or quarantine related, like in Victoria.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandGenomic tracing: Scientist trying to solve NZ's new cluster puzzleFour cases at centre of outbreak don't seem to be linked to earlier cases, says scientist.13 Aug 08:37 PM
New Zealand'Huge risk' people won't trust Covid-19 vaccines - expertFears about the safety of a Covid-19 vaccine could put people off receiving it.13 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ needs to ramp up genome sequencing to trace source of new outbreakThe Conversation: Ministry of Health should make genetic sequencing mandatory. Here's why.13 Aug 07:28 AM
New ZealandExpert: 'Five to six dozen' Covid cases could be out there'We think there is a possibility of five to six of dozen active infectious cases.'12 Aug 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Lack of diversity in science unmaskedCOMMENT: Research heroes are tackling the lack of diversity in scientific institutions.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandA new community case is a matter of when, not if. Is NZ prepared for it?The Conversation: Modelling shows contact tracing and quick isolation are best defences.10 Aug 07:42 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Do we need a minister for misinformation?Does NZ need a "Minister for Misinformation"? An expert discusses our big tech worries.09 Aug 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis is inequality at the boiling pointNew York Times: The agony of extreme heat is profoundly unequal.09 Aug 09:54 PM
New ZealandShake alert: Why Kiwis want a quake warning systemKiwis overwhelmingly want a national early warning system for quakes. How would it work?09 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandDrinking water study raises fresh concern over intensive farmingParts of NZ sourcing drinking water from rivers regularly polluted with harmful pathogens.09 Aug 12:26 AM
LifestyleUS kids, parents perform DIY tests for Covid-19 scienceFamilies collecting their own nasal swabs for tests to try to learn more about Covid.08 Aug 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Plant-eating animals most at risk of extinction"A world without herbivores would be a disaster for any natural ecosystem."07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Green recovery' required to lock in lockdown climate benefits - researchTravel restrictions have slashed emissions, but action is needed to reap climate rewards.07 Aug 09:34 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals how Covid-19 came to NZScientists find no evidence Covid-19 was in NZ before first case was reported in February.06 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandWhy you're suddenly hearing more about masksTradeMe searches for masks have just jumped by 70 per cent. Jamie Morton explains why.06 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus Covid-19: What you need to know about 'lab-made' claimsIs there any basis to new claims Covid-19 began in a lab? A NZ expert lists the red flags.05 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandRevealed: the genetic secrets of NZ's 'living fossil' tuataraWorld-first DNA study puts tuatara closer to lizards and snakes than birds and turtles.05 Aug 03:00 PM
WorldWhat is ammonium nitrate, the chemical that exploded in Beirut?The Conversation: For combustion to occur, oxygen must be present.05 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandCall for 'mask days' in NZ to prepare for a Melbourne-like disasterExperts call for drills and 'mask days' to jolt Kiwis out of 'smug' Covid-19 complacency.05 Aug 06:06 AM
New ZealandNZ-developed AI can predict kids' hospital riskAI screening tool developed by NZ expert correctly predicts kids' risk of hospitalisation.04 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandWhere is NZ's master plan for science?Megan Woods accused of dragging chain on long-delayed science and innovation master plan.04 Aug 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists uncover biological signatures of the worst Covid-19 casesNew York Times: Scientists slowly untangling one of the most complex biological mysteries.04 Aug 08:49 PM
