Science
Life and death of D'Urville
D'Urville had a life of adventure, discovery and a remarkable lack of concern.
Trev and Shirl evade capture
What do you do when you're a couple in love but scientists want to tear you apart?
How you sleep raises stillbirth risk
Stillbirth risk 4 times higher if women sleep on their backs during last 3 months of pregnancy, NZ study finds.
Science camp for Kate
"Science is both a secure and exciting path to go down," says Canterbury student off to international science camp next month.
Nasa is trying to colour the skies
Nasa is conducting a high-flying science experiment to turn the air above the US blue and green.
Australia's giant flying turkeys
The kangaroo-sized flying turkey roamed Australia more than two million years ago according to a new study.
Myrtle rust 'tip of iceberg'
New Zealand already has most of the world's invasive species and are trying hard to keep the rest out.
Surprise art find in Antarctica
A 118-year-old painting, preserved by the icy-cold and dark conditions, has been found among penguin excrement in Antarctica.
Humble Tongan scientist finds fame
Palatasa Havea is going back to school, but this time it'll be a short stay.
Pessimists vs optimists on the future of humanity
Will we become domesticated animals, spending our days on home improvement and computer games?
Search begins for NZ's best wearable invention
Wearable technology is the subject of a $100,000 science prize.
Terraces buried no more?
Researchers believe they have found the lost Pink and White Terraces on the shores of Lake Rotomahana.
From stars to supernovas
Explore galaxies and more through a series of photographs taken through NASA telescopes
Does your name match your face?
If you have an angular face with spiky hair and your name is Bob, you should probably consider changing your name.
NASA's 12 new astronauts
NASA's freshest astronauts had to compete with more than 18,300 other applicants to make the cut.
A concept cruiser for Mars
This Mars Rover mock-up wouldn't have looked out of place with Matt Damon behind the wheel on the set of The Martian.
'Big wow' shakes up human origins
New research has found that Homo sapiens actually could be 100,000 years older than first thought.
Fat busting the BMI
A New Zealand expert is calling for new BMI scales measuring weight, customised to ethnic groups.
No feathers on T-rex
Early impressions were of a giant carnivore with a downy coat. Turns out T-Rex does indeed have scales.
The UAE wants to build a city on Mars
If all goes to plan, a century from now there will be a fully functioning city of 600,000 people.
Scientists spy on dolphins
Underwater listening devices might sound like a sci-fi plot, but they could play a crucial part in studying elusive dolphins.
Rocket takes live animals to ISS
SpaceX capsule delivers 40 mice, 400 adult fruit flies and 2000 fruit fly eggs to Space Station.
'Be bold and take some risks'
Maxine Simmons was taken by surprise when she received a letter from the Queen.
Honour for environmentalist
A Nelson authour and journalist has been awarded Queen's Service Medal for services to the envrionment.
Honour for lifelong astronomer
Astronomer John Hearnshaw says intelligent life may be discovered in the universe in his lifetime.
Making better music than a Stradivarius
Blindfolded top-class violinists played "Strads" and modern violins. They preferred the modern instruments.
Living off the grid on Great Barrier
Self-generated power, free range kids, living off the land: welcome to Great Barrier Island.
Why climate myths stick
"If global warming is happening, why is it still snowing?" Experts explain why sceptics refuse to budge, despite the evidence.