Locals in areas such as Ōwhiro Bay reported finding the pesky invertebrates in shoes, bags, and even their beds.
Environment
Sun, Oct 19
2:07
What people are likely seeing is commonly known as a space jellyfish, which is a phenomenon that can happen when sunlight reflects off the exhaust plume from the rocket's engines.
New Zealand
Wed, Oct 15
The target would be set at a range of 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050.
Politics
Sun, Oct 12
The Government has announced it will be investing in more funding for natural pharmaceuticals, as it aims to boost exports for what it described as a "fast-growing" sector.
Business
Sat, Oct 4
A new UK study found that people with poor sleep had brains that appeared significantly older than expected based on their actual age.
Life
While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.
Thu, Oct 2
It could take a decade of additional research before such a technique might be ready for trials in people.
World
Wed, Oct 1
The life-size carvings date back to around 12,000 years ago and many are over 1.8m tall.
A new study shows a combined inhaler used by adults can cut childhood asthma attacks nearly in half — without affecting growth or lung function.
Health
Sun, Sep 28
Increased sightings of large sharks in some parts of the world have swimmers, surfers and divers looking for new ways to stay safe.
Sat, Sep 27
Flu vaccinations are almost three times more popular than those for Covid, despite the exact same group being most at risk.
The new find was possibly 7 metres long and hailed from a mysterious group of dinosaurs called megaraptorans.
Wed, Sep 24
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Liam Lawson’s best result, recognition for a Palestinian state, and the best view of today’s partial solar eclipse
Mon, Sep 22
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including controversy over a Marokopa documentary grows, Donald Trump’s ominous post about Russian drones, and has science found life on Mars?
Crime and Justice
Thu, Sep 11
An international team of scientists is set up near Invercargill Airport, using a laser beam and radar waves to study conditions over the Southern Ocean.
Tue, Sep 2
Playing white noise to beer has been shown to speed up fermentation by up to 20%, according to new research.
Mon, Aug 18
"The advice I give is independent. It's independent of thought, but it is considerate of the drivers of the day," he told Q+A.
Sun, Aug 10
There's a common household ingredient that can partially reverse some laundry shrinkage.
Wed, Aug 6
Erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar, but new research suggests it could potentially damage heart health and increase stroke risk.
Wed, Jul 23
Why are some farmers dead set against the proposed loosening of food labelling regulations and genetic engineering laws?
Tue, Jul 22
The study would help the billion-dollar export industry grow more disease resistant vines and slash chemical spray use by up to 80%.
Sat, Jul 19
A new small-scale gold mining technique could help keep e-waste out of landfills.
Sun, Jun 29
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter of short-term pleasures and seeking it can lead to addictive behaviours.
Thu, Jun 26
A new study found that diet-mimicking drug rapamycin prolongs life almost as effectively as calorie restriction.
Wed, Jun 25
Ever noticed how some people bounce out of bed after just a few hours' sleep, while others can barely function without a solid eight hours?
Thu, Jun 5
