New Zealand10 amazing projects: Kiwi ingenuity vs the virusFrom laser-cut shields to grape sanitiser, Covid-19 has allowed Kiwi ingenuity to shine.31 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's chief scientist: When can we re-open our borders?With NZ on the verge of squashing Covid-19, Prof Juliet Gerrard looks at the next steps.30 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTarget: Elimination – experts rate NZ's response in Covid-19 battleMore than 80 days after NZ's first Covid-19 case, four experts look back on our response.30 May 06:23 AM
WorldMonkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 testsMonkeys can contract Covid-19 and then infect humans in turn, according to scientists.29 May 08:01 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Noooooooo! Social media's stretchable words confuse computersIt will take a loooooong time for computers to understand some of social media's words.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBioluminescence spotted in WellingtonBioluminescence spotted in Wellington harbour this week. Video / Sarah DayWatch29 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandNew Govt water reforms miss mark on nitrogen pollution, advocates sayThe Govt has unveiled reforms to clean up our rivers, but water campaigners aren't happy.28 May 12:07 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: New Zealand sits on top of the remains of a giant ancient volcanic plumeNew evidence reignites old theory.27 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandNorth Island sits upon ancient volcanic 'superplume', study revealsNorth Island sits upon part of the largest volcanic outpouring on Earth, study reveals.27 May 10:37 PM
New ZealandControversial science shake-up: Massey bosses grilledUniversity bosses have faced a grilling by MPs.27 May 06:27 AM
WorldAustralians to be injected with world-first trial of Covid-19 vaccineNovavax will inject 131 volunteers from today in the first phase of the trial.26 May 08:18 AM
New ZealandCall for NZ clinical trials after Govt's $37m vaccine spendWith the Govt committing $37m to the Covid-19 vaccine race, come calls for local trials.26 May 05:16 AM
New ZealandExplained: What's been causing this week's quakes?NZ has been rattled by two quakes over 5.0 in the same spot. What's causing them?26 May 02:59 AM
WorldNasa claims time runs backwards in parallel universeOne theory suggests two universes were formed at the moment of the Big Bang.21 May 06:35 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: When will we know it's not out there?When will we know for sure that community transmission is no longer a hidden risk for NZ?18 May 05:41 AM
WorldNew research: Loud talking can leave coronavirus in air for 14 minutes'Substantial' probability speaking can cause transmission 'in confined environments'.16 May 06:16 PM
World'There is a cure': US company claims it's found antibody to block coronavirusSorrento Therapeutics says 'there is a solution that works 100 per cent'.15 May 10:12 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: The danger of Covid misinformationCOMMENT: Even politicians have been guilty of using social media to start rumours.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2020: Scientists welcome modest bump for sectorSector reassured that Government sees the importance of science.14 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandInsights from Auckland sewers could help fight superbugsScientists turn to Auckland's sewer network to get better handle on antibiotic resistance.14 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Virus' circulation in NZ still an unknownWith level 2 just hours away, scientists warn there's still unknowns about virus in NZ.13 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientists in race for Covid cure; vaccine could be made in NZCompany spearheading NZ effort says successful vaccine could be manufactured domestically.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperts double down on 'mass-masking' callA group of experts repeat calls for 'mass masking' - especially at borders and on buses.11 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandNZ astronomers find Earth-like planet, with smaller sun and 'year' of 617 daysThe planet's orbit and mass was similar to Earth's - but it had a 617-day year.10 May 10:25 PM
Entertainment'Worst kind of conspiracy nonsense': Wild claims in virus filmA disgraced doctor is the face of a worrying new coronavirus conspiracy movie.09 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Scientists welcome early funding for homegrown vaccineAfter calls for a NZ vaccine strategy, scientists welcome $100,000 grant to get started.07 May 05:14 AM
New ZealandShould Kiwis be wearing facemasks to prevent Covid-19? The verdictDespite calls for Kiwis to "mass mask", a new review finds the evidence is inconclusive.07 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandVentilators, rapid tests targeted in new Govt $25m fundVentilators and tech to rapidly pick up Covid-19 in blood funded in new $25m Govt pool.06 May 03:52 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Would economy have fared far better without lockdown?COMMENT: Instead of mourning loss of lives, we are mourning the loss of some businesses.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialCovid 19: Our only way outEditorial: More than 100 potential keys are being fashioned in labs around the world.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruptionIn 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.28 Apr 06:37 PM
WorldWuhan lab boss insists virus did not leak as NZ joins investigationScientist dubbed "Batwoman" insists genetic sequences don't match her samples.28 Apr 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: Why are we still seeing new cases of Covid-19?We talk to the scientists who have steered us to alert level 3.28 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn race for a coronavirus vaccine, an Oxford group leaps aheadNew York Times: Tests show Oxford University vaccine to be effective in monkeys.28 Apr 03:53 AM
