BusinessGlass disc sends sci-fi into spaceNew technology could store data for billions of years.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's newest political party launchedGene technology could be a powerful tool in reducing predators, says Vernon Tava.10 Nov 02:00 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonDo houseplants really clean the air in your home?COMMENT: Just open a window to improve indoor air quality, says new research.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuakes in the Tron? Revealing Hamilton's hidden riskHidden faults and evidence of past shakes prompt a rethink of Hamilton's earthquake risk.05 Nov 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessComment: Will protein technology actually restore balance to the global food system?The way consumers understand food is evolving04 Nov 07:45 PM
World'Sleeping giant' awake after 500 yearsDormant for 500 years, geologists are scrambling to make sense of what's happening.03 Nov 04:38 PM
LifestylePlanning a baby? A fertility app won't necessarily workPlanning a baby? A fertility app won't necessarily tell you the best time to try.03 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleBrain cream could help make you a whizzBut many people may not want it, experts admit.03 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleCould this NZ-made blood test prevent pre-term birth?NZ team developing a mid-pregnancy blood test that may help prevent pre-term birth.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will the next Taranaki eruption look like?A look at Mt Taranaki's last eruptive era offers clues to how its next big bang unfolds.02 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandMercury's sunrise transit a cosmic coincidence for NZNew Zealand history is set to repeat itself in a very cosmic way early on November 12.02 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Why plants panic when it rainsPlants have an intricate defence system and warn other organisms about potential danger.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Medicinal cannabis is NZ's big global opportunityComment: Many Kiwis underestimate the huge potential of this exciting new sector.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother balmy summer coming - but first, a weekend scorcherA forecaster is picking a scorching start to November, ahead of a warmer summer season.30 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandScientists keep close watch on White Island rumblesTwo indicators of unrest at our most active volcano are at their highest level since 2016.30 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandWhy mysterious 'slow-motion' quakes hold big secretsScientists make intriguing discoveries into "slow-motion" quakes often observed around NZ.29 Oct 12:53 AM
New Zealand150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GEMore than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.28 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandThe Conversation: Stress helps kids nail examsEnd-of-year nerves can increase oxygen to the brain and improve attention and focus.26 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How much you sleep is genetically determinedCOMMENT: Some of us are born to need very little sleep while others require way more.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'James Shaw should quit' - words that got a Green called 'violent'Editor of Greens magazine says James Shaw's stance politically wise.24 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandShort, sharp 3.5 jolt rattles New PlymouthNew Plymouth residents have been shaken by a short, sharp earthquake this morning.23 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandNZ discovery could point to better Alzheimer's treatmentDiscovery led by NZ scientists could lead to better treatment of Alzheimer's disease.23 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: Health risks from toxic smoke explainedWhile face masks might help a bit, experts' message is to stay away from smoke completely.23 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandDon't 'drink and ride': Booze big factor in Auckland e-scooter injuriesDoctors warn not to 'drink and ride', as booze factors in quarter of e-scooter injuries.22 Oct 12:03 AM
New Zealand40 times the volume of Mt Everest: How giant lump makes Gisborne swayA vast lump of soft rock beneath Gisborne explains East Coast's slow sway in big quakes.21 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandSurprise findings: Is social media really hurting your mental health?NZ researchers suggest social media isn't as bad for your mental health as you think.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Virtual therapy': Are robots the future of physical rehab?NZ researcher says machines could soon be helping us recover from injury or disease.20 Oct 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGoing green: why you've been hearing more about veganismThe movement Anthony Bourdain once called "Hezbollah-like" is going mainstream in NZ.19 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldChurch and science get on better than everWhat moves the modern church's dedication to the discussion of scientific issues?18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughsTop honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughs: Jane Harding. Video / Damian ChristieWatch17 Oct 09:30 AM
New ZealandTop honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughsA scientist who has helped millions of newborns and mums receives NZ's top research medal.17 Oct 09:30 AM
New ZealandThe four big threats hurting our oceans and coastsClimate change named as one of four big threats hurting NZ's vast blue backyard.16 Oct 09:45 PM
New ZealandKauri unearthed at building site may hold ancient secretsKauri unearthed at a West Auckland building site may yield major climate change insights.16 Oct 04:00 PM