New Zealand'Absolutely stoked': First kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke IslandTrail cameras caught the tiny chick exploring bush near Te Matuku Peninsula.29 Oct 02:54 AM
WorldChernobyl's stray dogs are turning blueThe animals are descended from pets left behind after the 1986 disaster.28 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumWorldLights, camera, venom: What happens when a snake strikesNew York Times: They move so fast it’s been challenging to even visualise.26 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumWorld‘Hope isn’t just wishful thinking’: Jane Goodall’s thoughts for a reporter02 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldA hidden reason that women tend to outlive menWomen live longer in most countries, and that trend is found in other mammals.01 Oct 08:22 PM
WorldParis deputy mayor defends rats as waste‑eating allies, not urban pestsRats consume around 100 tonnes of waste daily, helping keep Paris sewers clear.29 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She digs in for a hug': Rottweiler breaks learner test nervesNikki Martin and her rottweiler Penny are easing the anxiety of driving tests.24 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldShe wants to start a blood bank for zoosNew York Times: Dr Lily Parkinson is building a frozen blood bank for endangered species.23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldScientists record fish sounds to help protect coral reefsScientists have recorded 77 species making sounds in reefs off Hawaii and Curacao.22 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldCould extinct dodo really walk the Earth again? Scientists say yesChickens have been engineered to lay eggs carrying reconstructed dodo DNA.17 Sep 09:22 PM
WorldZookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari parkThe victim had worked at Safari World Bangkok for more than 30 years.10 Sep 09:34 PM
New ZealandCanada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985. 09 Sep 10:35 PM
WorldUK woman in court for crayfish theft at luxury seafood restaurantEmma Smart sobbed in court during her appearance on September 2.03 Sep 12:36 AM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOrange nurse shark discovery stuns Costa Rican fishermenIt might be the first recorded case of an orange shark, experts say.29 Aug 05:43 AM
WorldScientists crack 4-billion-year-old puzzle of protein formationThiols helped transfer amino acids to RNA, initiating protein synthesis.27 Aug 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Zebra foal, giraffe die at wildlife park in ChristchurchPost-mortem analysis revealed mis-mothering main reason the zebra died.26 Aug 06:36 AM
New ZealandTalking tūī the 'golden attraction' at Waikato wildlife sanctuaryThe bird knows about 10-15 phrases it learned to mimic from staff and visitors. 26 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldFirst US human screwworm case in yearsA Maryland resident contracted a flesh-eating parasite from El Salvador.25 Aug 10:25 PM
WorldPig lung successfully implanted into humanThe pig lung stayed viable for nine days without major rejection.25 Aug 08:14 PM
New ZealandTop dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”18 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A remarkable feat': Two new species of wētā discoveredThe Anderus Rakiura and Anderus Pipiwai are the latest additions to the species family.17 Aug 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Dopaw brings glamour to raw pet food for paws-itive health Lou Anne Lowry talks to Tom Raynel about her pet-food business, Dopaw.17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldStray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photosKatie Simon found a stray dog and puppy near her porch. She decided to help them out.15 Aug 04:34 AM
World'Frankenstein' bunnies spotted in ColoradoUS officials have advised the public to avoid contact with the infected rabbits.14 Aug 03:32 AM
New ZealandMissing birdsong in your backyard? A new study might explain whyBirds use their songs to find mates as well as communicate about nearby food or danger.06 Aug 10:38 PM
WorldSince wolves’ return, Yellowstone’s aspens are recovering, study findsAspens support habitat and species diversity, researchers said.03 Aug 05:00 PM
