Science
Humans on the Moon - really?
Forty-eight years since the first human walked on the Moon - busting the conspiracy theories.
Forecasting the next big quake
It's impossible to say when an earthquake is going to strike. But the predictable patterns of aftershocks can help.
Apollo 11's moon bag sold
A bag containing traces of moon dust has sold for US$1.8m at auction following a galactic court battle.
Scientist's 'frightening' Trump warning
US president's proposed budget cuts threaten to set back global climate science advances.
Moon dust valued over $3m
Price of Neil Armstrong's collection bag of moon dust expected to skyrocket at auction after a galactic court battle.
Drilling Zealandia, the lost continent
A $120 million drilling programme into the sea floor around New Zealand will help explain how the mostly underwater continent of Zealandia formed.
Those dam problems
OPINION: A dammed river is a good source of hydro electricity. It can also be a good source of conflict.
Mysterious space signal (probably) not aliens
It was like nothing Abel Mendez had ever encountered. A pulsing sound from an unassuming red dwarf star 11 light-years away.
Stop littering, say our kids
Think globally, act locally – that's the mantra Kiwi children are living by, when it comes to saving the environment, as this wonderful video shows.
MH370 search reveals secrets
Fruitless search for MH370 lifts veil on remote Indian Ocean, where undersea mountains loom larger than Mt Everest.
Auckland's volcanic past decoded
Scientists are filling in the gaps of Auckland's temperamental volcanic past, but agree the rate of eruptions had increased.
From space stations to classrooms
A former US Air Force and Nasa engineer is halving his wage to inspire Kiwi secondary school students.
Pluto's iced terrain close up
Nasa is allowing people to get a taste of what Pluto would be like with a new flyby video.
Seal culls may be needed
New Zealand fur seals have recovered so well that they might need to be culled.
Helium supplies at risk
The Arab States' blockade of Qatar is threatening the world's supply of helium, the gas used to blow up balloons.
Maths genius dies at 40
Mathematicians are mourning as breast cancer claims the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Fields Medal.
Leukemia-fighting therapy endorsed
Individually tailored treatment uses patients' revved-up immune cells to fight the disease
Neil Armstrong's moon bag for sale
The long-lost bag, used to bring back the samples of the moon, is said to still contain traces of moon dust.
Short film encoded in DNA
It's probably the smallest movie ever made. And it in some bacterial cells.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot close up
Flyby of the colossal, crimson storm on Jupiter yields impressive images.
GirlBoss takes flight with NASA
GirlBoss is heading to the limits of space in NASA's flying observatory.
Elena Ceausescu: fake scientist
OPINION: She didn't know the chemical formula for water but became a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chemistry.
Giant Antarctica iceberg splits
The Antarctic Peninsula is forever changed and an iceberg six times the size of Auckland is adrift.
Quake 'related' to monster shake
The shallow 6.4 quake south of NZ struck on the spot where two huge plates collide.
Alzheimer's linked to poor sleep
Just one night of poor sleep is enough to trigger a spike in a brain chemical linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Spotting Jupiter's massive storm
Nasa's Juno spacecraft has flown close to a 16,000-kilometre storm on Jupiter.
Climate change lawsuit against Trump will be hard fought
A landmark climate lawsuit against Trump is scheduled for trial next year. Here's what to expect, writes Chelsea Harvey.
Ghosts of Gondwana
How, when and why did New Zealand inherit so many unique animals and plants from the ancient continent?
Why I turned to cannabis
Confined to home and unable to drive, Kelly Patchett knew she couldn't go on living the way she was.
'We've got to protect players from themselves'
British and Irish Lions doctor tells of up to 10 staff and 12 cameras all focused on identifying concussion.