Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

I am always amazed that animals make it through winter around here. However difficult it seems, native wildlife have a variety of adaptations to surviving winter; knowing where to find food is one of ...

The juniper berry - synonymous with gin - is the focus of Massey University research to evaluate and identify suitable strains and propagation methods with potential to give New Zealand-made gins a ...

Q: While reading your column about trimming juniper bushes on Aug. 24, I thought about the three large junipers I have growing in my backyard. I believe they are home to a couple of hummingbird nests.

Dietary sources harbour many secrets to longevity, many of which could help tackle age-related disorders. Ongoing research is helping scientists determine what constitutes the optimal longevity diet.