PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: The difference between knowledge and intelligenceWe will be more knowledgeable when New Zealand history is on the syllabus.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big Read: Three crucial questions facing young KiwisNZ's biggest philanthropic effort will aid crucial studies. We look at three of them.22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Pursuit of perfection is blowing away our insect populationCOMMENT: Leaf blowers are endangering our garden friends and contributing to their decline22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrowing human brain cells gets $16m boostBrain researchers will never have to wash cars to raise money again.21 Nov 09:00 AM
New ZealandHow AI is about to take us back into NZ's weather pastA world-first project using AI could transform what we know about weather in NZ.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHalf of Kiwis flunk general knowledge questions - test yourselfHalf of NZ adults don't know basic facts in science, maths, history and geography.18 Nov 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentEnvironmentalist helps bring methane measuring project to NZThe satellite will be able to gather data on methane at the individual feedlot level17 Nov 05:52 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Scientists may have figured out why we hiccupCOMMENT: The bad news is, even with the often bizarre remedies, there's no stopping them.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Right-to-die word gamesJay Kuten is playing word games in his promotion of this dangerous legislation.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDark as night, hot as hell: What it's like inside an Oz forest fireDaytime darkness. Ember storms. A scientist describes what it's like inside a forest fire.13 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandMercury rising: Celestial event thrills stargazersOne hundred stargazers watch the Transit of Mercury from historic Coromandel location.12 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandBig smoke: Oz plume to hit NZ tomorrowThe next big smoke plume from Australia's fires hits NZ tomorrow. Should we be worried?11 Nov 11:06 PM
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
