Tāwhaki rockets set for launch from Kaitorete Spit
Plans underway for 12 rockets launched annually from Kaitorete Spit, with experts indicating minimal impact on the skies.
Canterbury Rockets Planned with Minimal Sky Impact
Aerospace centre plans to launch multiple rockets from Kaitorete Spit, with experts indicating minimal environmental impact.
Timaru Woman Discovers Rare Moa Bones on Beach Walk
Pippa Yates unearthed rare moa bones at St Andrews Beach, a significant find for New Zealand's extinct bird history.
New fish species with see-through head discovered in Fiordland
A new species of fish, lured by Marmite, has been discovered in Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau. The fish features a unique see-through head.
Aftershocks from Milford Sound Earthquakes Likely to Continue
A series of earthquakes near Milford Sound has led to potential aftershocks lasting for days, according to a seismologist.
Spectacular Robot Olympics: A Glimpse into Humanoid Robotics
The Robot Olympics showcased advanced humanoid robotics, raising questions about the technology's future impact on humanity.
NZ Scientists Explore Waters for Skincare Innovations
Researchers are searching New Zealand waters for ingredients to enhance skincare products, focusing on anti-inflammatory and UV-protecting properties.
DNA Technology Tracks Yellow-Legged Hornets in Auckland
Auckland scientists use environmental DNA to monitor yellow-legged hornets in waterways as hornet queens emerge from winter hibernation.
NZ Aids Satellite Tracking from Beijing to Tehran and Beyond
New Zealand is contributing to a satellite tracking network monitoring activities from Iran and China, including the Paris Olympics.
Southland Student Wins Science Honors and US Trip
Sophie Ineson earns accolades at science fair, catching the attention of the Department of Conservation and securing a trip to the US.
Antarctic Sediment Core Reveals Ice Sheet Responses to Warming
Research from a sediment core in Antarctica shows insights into the West Antarctic Ice Sheet's reaction to past warming periods.
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.