Wellington's Roads Could Be Severely Impacted by Major Quake
A study reveals that 80% of road travel from Wellington would be disrupted after a major earthquake.
Satellite Data Monitors Coastal Changes in New Zealand
Earth Sciences NZ uses high-resolution satellite data to track coastal changes caused by climate change across New Zealand.
New Method Aims to Reduce Steel's Carbon Footprint
Research explores a new steelmaking approach using hydrogen to lower carbon emissions in the industry.
NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft Wakes from Hibernation
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reawakens after a planned hibernation, 9.5 billion kilometres from Earth.
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southland
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Southland, with locals describing the intense shaking. GeoNet reports lighter aftershocks.
Good News from Week 23: Rivers, Medicine and a Rediscovered Species
Europe's freer-flowing rivers, a pancreatic cancer pill trial, and a 'lost' species back on the radar — highlights from Positive News week 23.
Greenland Study Highlights Seaweed Forests as Carbon Stores
Research off Greenland suggests vast underwater kelp forests lock away more carbon than realised — with implications for coastal protection.
Wellington's Millipede Invasion Sparks NZ-Wide Research
A millipede outbreak on Wellington's south coast has prompted fresh research, with records suggesting similar infestations hit New Zealand back in the 1940s.
NZ Millipede Mystery: 1940s Outbreak Sparks New Research
Wellington's millipede invasion may have happened before in the 1940s — and scientists are excited about what history can teach us today.