Video of the meteor was captured and shared online by the Tauranga Astronomical Society just before 7.45pm.
New Zealand
Mon, Aug 31
Researchers say a landslide-dam flood modelled for Franz Josef could unleash a sudden torrent.
Sun, Aug 30
From daylight saving to time zones and curfews, the way we measure and manage time is far from neutral – shaped by politics, power, culture and demands of modern life.
World
Fri, Aug 21
Advocates are calling for a ban on insurers using genetic results, warning that up to 30% of people avoid testing over discrimination fears.
Health
The Falcon rocket’s upper stage ploughed into the moon at 8700km/h on August 5 after drifting through space for more than a year.
Wed, Aug 19
The crowds brought lawn chairs, umbrellas and hats as they eagerly awaited the celestial spectacle, which began early in the evening.
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.
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
The risks are not difficult to imagine, writes Tony Jan.
Thu, Jul 30
Google’s Debug initiative has asked the US government for permission to release sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida.
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
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?
