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
LifestyleNew research makes it harder to define deathWhat exactly is death? And can it be reversed?12 Oct 08:36 PM
WorldWhy scientists keep banging on about the Big BangDid the universe really begin with a Big Bang? And if so, is there evidence?11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBig Read: Inside the only cannabis firm on the NZXRecreational use gets the headlines, but Cannasouth is all about the medicinal benefits.11 Oct 04:58 AM
WorldComment: Climate change and the three forms of denialComment: The letter to United Nations is an example, but we're guilty, too.10 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMajor breakthrough: Scientists discover 'cure' for cervical cancerMice treated using the gene-editing technology had a 100 per cent survival rate.09 Oct 07:08 PM
New ZealandAfter a quake, can we tell if a bigger one is coming?Kiwi scientists say study's findings need to be treated with caution.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialGreta Thunberg: Going where adults fear to treadEditorial: In the global warming conversation, we say, thank goodness for Greta.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAre we alone? Nobel Prize goes to 3 who tackled cosmic queryTwo star-gazers who discovered a planet outside our solar system were awarded.08 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandCould the cure to smoking be found in... smoke?Compounds in tobacco smoke might ironically prove key to stubbing out the harmful habit.08 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandNational would overhaul law governing gene editingNational would overhaul the Act that has long regulated biotechnology like gene editing.08 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceansScientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.06 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandFish oil researchers, medical journal, apologise over flawed paperResearchers have retracted a study that raised concerns with fish oil supplement labels.06 Oct 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGene-edited NZ pigs: organ donors of the future?Scientists are looking at whether a NZ breed of pig may make an ideal future organ donor.06 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandSilence of the wasps: How DNA could be key to stopping this NZ scourgeScientists plan to use "gene silencing" to combat the notorious European paper wasp.06 Oct 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCosmetic kiwifruit and booster berries: 8 surprising food insightsHow blackcurrants boost exercise, hoki skins fight ageing and avocados help your gut.04 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Breeding for cuteness is hurting our petsCOMMENT: Floppy-eared rabbits are also suffering from the traits that make them adorable.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe rash of storms testing the limits of coping with climate changeNew York Times: One city's misfortune has made it a test case for climate resilience.02 Oct 07:37 PM
New ZealandNew discovery could prompt rethink on quake hazardAn intriguing discovery may prompt a rethink over how scientists calculate seismic hazard.02 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandParis Agreement's failure could mean 20m of sea level riseFailing to meet Paris Agreement targets may mean sea levels 20m higher, scientists warn.02 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Only five got my voteDon't give up on voting in the council election because all the hot air from candidates.02 Oct 04:00 PM
