The crowds brought lawn chairs, umbrellas and hats as they eagerly awaited the celestial spectacle, which began early in the evening.
World
Thu, Aug 13
New research simulating what would happen to the capital's road network in a major earthquake found some parts would be cut off for months.
New Zealand
Sun, Aug 9
Although no one observed the actual 8700km/h collision, a telescope in Chile spotted what astronomers have identified as the debris plume resulting from the crash.
Thu, Aug 6
The portable pack aims to give coaches, parents and volunteers clear guidance in the crucial hours after a suspected head knock.
Business
Tue, Aug 4
Warming in the past 26 years has tripled the odds of the severe fire risk conditions in Spain and increased the chances in France by 40%, scientists at World Weather Attribution found.
Fri, Jul 31
The risks are not difficult to imagine, writes Tony Jan.
Thu, Jul 30
SpaceX’s mammoth Starship rocket blasted off on another test flight stretching halfway around the world, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks.
Sat, Jul 25
Google’s Debug initiative has asked the US government for permission to release sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida.
Health
Wed, Jul 22
The renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently digitised more than seven million plant and fungal specimens, including hundreds of Dr Greta Stevenson's discoveries from New Zealand.
Sat, Jul 18
Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek.
Thu, Jul 16
Advanced mineral dating methods were used to examine rocks at the North Pole Dome in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Wed, Jun 24
As temperatures rise, New Zealand’s dairy farmers face a growing challenge: keeping cows cool enough to remain productive.
Life
Mon, Jun 15
A new study has found clear risks from heavier social media use on young people’s mental health.
Fri, Jun 12
OPINION: Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was scary and debilitating. I struggled for years, before a chance discovery changed my life.
Sat, Jun 6
Samples collected in one of the world's most remote sites in West Antarctica last summer, 700km from Scott Base, and flown back to New Zealand
Environment
Tue, Jun 2
Some mornings when you wake up, your head is fuzzy, your body is heavy, and you don’t feel rested. It felt like you were dreaming all night. But did all that dreaming actually wear you out?
Whether you’re commuting to work or road-tripping up the coast, driving can be tiring.
Sun, May 31
Researchers say if the whole fault ruptured, it could have "serious consequences" for people living in South Auckland.
Wed, May 27
Explainer
Your body's response to heights isn't necessarily influenced by fear or vertigo.
Fri, May 22
Emergency services responded to the incident in a science lab at New Plymouth Boys' High School, with the New Zealand Defence Force called.
Tue, May 19
The question sounds simple. The answer is more interesting than either “yes” or “no”.
Research reveals Auckland’s volcanoes have released about 26,000 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide and 9000 kilotonnes of sulphur dioxide over the past 200,000 years.
Wed, May 13
What do outlandish survey results really tell us?
An expert shares his knowledge as the cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues.
Fri, May 8
Twelve hours after a cruise travelled through the fjord, the second-largest recorded tsunami ever sent water and debris nearly half a kilometre up.
Thu, May 7
