World'Extraordinary' new dinosaur species had a cape like BatmanResearchers say the finding is extraordinary, something new in evolutionary history.09 May 12:33 AM
WorldWatch: Horrific moment orca pod kills grey whale and calfDramatic video shows orca pod hunting and killing the grey whale and calf.01 May 01:43 AM
WorldTourists help with animal sciencePhotos taken by holidaymakers in Antarctica were used to tag mammals.21 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWhat bees seek in the blink of an eyeThere are bees which happily feast on human tears – and blood, sweat and dead animals.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs this how we stop the cat control debate turning feral?Working with cat owners, not against them, key to finding solutions that work.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUh oh: Mysterious web covers Hawke's Bay woman's lawn, but no spiders to be seen"You could see the entire array of webs just slightly float in the air - it was amazing."11 Apr 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCreatures of the deep: Weird new NZ species discoveredSquid that resembles a character from The Muppets among just-discovered NZ sea creatures.11 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandIs this the reason our national bird can't fly?The reason kiwi are flightless likely lies in their molecular roots, scientists say.04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhale song recordings aid recovery of rare ocean giantWhale song recordings aid recovery of rare ocean giant.Watch24 Mar 10:05 PM
LifestyleDon't bury your pet in the backyardBackyard burial can be dangerous for other pets and wildlife.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonHow did dogs become our best friends?Dogs' cooperative submissive nature evolved from their grey wolf ancestors.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Banks PeninsulaThe local primary school children had the chance to see the animal up close.20 Mar 01:55 AM
WorldLook out! Australia just got three new spidersIn news that will terrify just about everyone, three hairy species have been found.07 Mar 06:24 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Grumpy cat? You may be to blameCOMMENT: Personalities of domestic cats might directly mirror that of their owners.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy zoo's baboons had to be euthanisedThe baboons' quality of life had drastically dropped, and no other homes were available.24 Feb 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Foster mums' take in fourth penguin chickAfter a penguin chick was abandoned by its mother, two foster mums stepped in.14 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRapidly declining insect populations spell ‘catastrophic’ troubleA global review of research looking at insect populations has led scientists to warn about worrying consequences for “the survival of mankind”.Watch12 Feb 02:03 AM
AgribusinessQueenstown entrepreneur launches world first deer milk beauty productThe protein-rich milk is attracting interest from scientists.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldDrawing an ethical line on animal researchScientists have many tools at their disposal to study, manipulate and copy genes.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRelease of birds lifts hopeJust 250 of this rare shore bird endemic to New Zealand still remain.05 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionCulture of killing pests foster other abuseCOMMENT: No animal deserves to die a painful death, even those we call pests.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandToo good to be true? Koru forms in Hauraki GulfThe strange formation formed beside Ponui Island.29 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandDOC considers crackdown on sale of moa bones, eggshells, onlineOnline sales of moa bones and eggshells could become as extinct as the bird itself.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the incredible creature scientists can't killIntroducing the the only animal to have survived all five of earth's mass extinctions.26 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandDolphins delight families in Bay of IslandsDolphins cause a spectacle for holiday makers in the Bay of Islands.19 Jan 07:07 AM
LifestyleBad eggs: Study highlights high levels of lead in Auckland's backyard chickensHens would ingest lead from soil in a backyard by pecking at the ground or eating bugs.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Mosquitoes buzz off with birth controlCOMMENT: After humans, mosquitoes are the most dangerous animal on the planet.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlunging Monarch butterfly numbers a global concernA large amount of Monarchs have recently been reported but the numbers are still low.09 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandWorking with animals: Life of a zoo nurse pretty wildAuckland Zoo vet nurse on hand to deal with animal aches and pains.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcern as monarch butterfly sightings dropThere are fewer monarch butterflies around. Those that are don't appear to be laying eggs.21 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandDoC plan: How we'll save our national birdA decade-long plan to reverse the decline of our national bird has been launched today.16 Dec 12:00 AM
LifestyleThe contentious new world of gluten-free pets"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMale shark washed ashore two days after its female mate2.5m-long shark found at Devonport two days after 3m shark washed up at Stanley Bay.27 Nov 05:52 PM
