Shiitake mushroom fermentation breakthrough unlocks new China export market
Extracts from the shiitake mushroom would be used to create a new line of export products for the…
New Zealand to get $1b liquefied natural gas import terminal, Govt says it will save Kiwis millions
Luxon said New Zealand was experiencing a “renewable energy boom” but swiftly declining gas supply. There was no…
Sky TV expands 4K Ultra High Definition, but expert says penny-pinching means it falls short
Some viewers are chomping at the bit for more 4K. On Geekzone, one member bemoaned that the Fifa…
Adding this much exercise to your daily routine may boost longevity
Ekelund noted how physical activity affects the immune system, reduces the risk of inflammation, and may reduce blood…
A 2002 cold case has engulfed a Colombian cycling star after hitmen accuse him of masterminding it
Last week, prosecutors announced that Herrera was under investigation over the case, which has haunted his hometown for…
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea, creating detailed ‘family trees’ as they break off
As they disintegrate over time, the machine performs a giant puzzle problem, linking the smaller “child” fragments back…
DoC fears mallard duck attacks on pūteketeke chicks could spread in South Island
“Mallard ducks usually eat plant material, with a little bit of protein from insects and snails during the…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Why Tauranga City Council commissioned external review
In an emergency meeting on Monday, the council voted to appoint an external person to lead an organisational…
Kiwi scientists decode antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 2 Feb, 2026 05:04 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Tauranga CBD: Seven-storey office building at 2 Devonport Rd to be built by year end
Richard Cashmore, spokesman for the developers, told the Bay of Plenty Times the plans initially included luxury apartments…
Officials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fears
An investigation in Norway last year found the Zhengzhou-based company could, in theory, disable the buses mid-transit via…
Cystic Fibrosis: Mother weighs having a second child against moving to Australia for drug that could prolong her toddler’s life
Maya’s parents were unaware they were both carriers of the disorder – an incurable condition affecting about 500…