New ZealandScorcher! 2018 was NZ's 'hottest year' on recordNZ just saw its warmest year in one and a half centuries of records, scientist says.02 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldConservation Comment: Crunch time on emissionsIt seems they are now realising that the expense of doing nothing is rising rapidly.31 Dec 02:41 AM
LifestyleIs 'sorry' the hardest word?Forgiveness does not mean forgetting or minimising the pain we feel.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe eight biggest myths about driverless carsFar from science fiction, driverless cars are already here - just not yet in New Zealand.28 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBad reactions to peanuts - why?Why are more people experiencing severe food allergies than ever before?25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlast from the past: revealing NZ's hidden eruptionsWhen it comes to understanding NZ's ancient eruptions, we're missing most of the picture.24 Dec 06:12 PM
WorldEarth captured in all its fragilityA photo lends a one-of-a-kind image inspiration to care for our planet.23 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleCould caffeine help late preterm babies?Small doses of caffeine might help babies born up to eight weeks early.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer chief scientist payout part of six-figure sumFormer chief scientist Jacqueline Rowarth left the EPA in controversial circumstances.23 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Xmas wine a migraine-makerIf you're prone to migraines, you might want to reconsider that Chrissy tipple.21 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Living solution could cut cancer riskCOMMENT: Crossing a rabbit and a plant could reduce cancer risk.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPioneering NZ scientist Trevor Chinn diesNew Zealand's science community is mourning the loss of a renowned glaciologist.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandConcern as monarch butterfly sightings dropThere are fewer monarch butterflies around. Those that are don't appear to be laying eggs.21 Dec 01:09 AM
WorldBlind burrowing creature named after TrumpThe creature's behaviour is said to compare to Trump's stance on global warming.19 Dec 05:41 AM
WorldOumuamua mystery: We totally missed 'first contact with aliens'Oumuamua has scientists completely baffled, it's possible we may have missed contact.19 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandNationwide river stocktake needed after 'disturbing' findingsDisease-causing bacteria and antibiotic-resistant E. coli detected in Canterbury rivers.19 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandSolving the mystery of NZ's volcanic CO2 emissionsRotorua's geothermal wonderland belches 1000 tonnes of CO2. What creates it?18 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandNZ trial offers hope against severe mood disordersResearchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.18 Dec 07:28 PM
OpinionNic Rawlence: Te Papa restructure great leap backwardsCOMMENT: Te Papa's latest restructuring will gut it of some expert curators.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLab-grown kidneys move closer to realityA renowned Kiwi scientist's research could point the way to bio-engineering new kidneys.17 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandUnderwater robots map 'ocean weather' in disaster planningScientists are deploying underwater robots to prepare for NZ's next big marine disaster.17 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandWhat gives manuka honey its magic ingredient?Scientists suspect microbes might be responsible for lucrative manuka honey's X-factor.17 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandInto the ice world: Antarctica's link to 'space weather'NZ scientists in Antarctica are using military radio signals to monitor space weather.17 Dec 06:52 PM
WorldClimate deal falls short of leap forwardGruelling negotiations in Poland have added legal flesh to bones of 2015 Paris agreement.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandInto the ice world: Life at the bottom of the planetKiwi and Korean scientists are teaming up to measure Antarctica's subtlest changes.16 Dec 12:21 AM
New ZealandDoC plan: How we'll save our national birdA decade-long plan to reverse the decline of our national bird has been launched today.16 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwi unravelling the mysteries of complex lifeNearly everything around you can be put down to a process called endosymbiosis.15 Dec 10:41 PM
New ZealandWhy you're more than just a numberWe rely on population research to shape laws that affect all of us. Is it accurate enough?15 Dec 10:09 PM
LifestyleThe contentious new world of gluten-free pets"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould this be what stops breast cancer spreading?A NZ project could create new drugs to fight the biggest killer of breast cancer patients.15 Dec 06:23 AM
WorldScary signs of polar winter warmingAlaskan scientists describe never-before-seen melting in the Arctic and Antarctica.14 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonCan you trust your sunscreen?COMMENT: Tests show many of our sunscreens don't provide the sun protection they claim.14 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDo Christmas weight tips actually work?Do all of those tips we get to stop piling on the pounds over Christmas really work?14 Dec 04:00 PM