Science

The government's decision to weaken methane emissions targets have garnered it the award for a fourth time, after avoiding it last year.

A team of Auckland chemists have created tiny plant-based particles that can bring oil and water together.

For the first time, astronomers say they have spotted a giant explosion released by a star beyond our solar system.

The infections have been difficult to treat because they don't not respond to medicines, Health NZ says.

For people with hereditary fructose intolerance, even a couple of bites of juicy watermelon can cause serious health problems.

Half of the variation seen in modern dogs existed during the Stone Age, a new study has found.

In the rocket's second-ever flight, Blue Origin managed to recover the booster for re-use.

Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night. Audio

Stargazers took to social media to post their photographs from places like Dunedin, Waihola Lake, Roxburgh, Cromwell and Mount Cook.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Indigenous communities gathered in the US capital to pay a heartfelt tribute to the celebrated primatologist.