New ZealandSharks, shrubs and skinks: 10 species to see this summerWe look at 10 species Kiwis might be lucky enough to see out in the wild this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGiant bugs stars of blockbuster showWeta Workshop & Te Papa's blockbuster Bug Lab exhibition opens at Auckland Zoo.19 Dec 12:39 AM
LifestyleRevealed: Bizarre way birds steal Kiwi cafe's sugarCafe estimates $1000 loss of sugar a year to birds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Dec 05:30 PM
LifestyleDog-study data could be goldenHow 3000 golden retrievers could help all canines enjoy longer lives.17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldScientists discover ancient sharkGiven the margins of error, the shark could have been born 500 years ago.17 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandNZ has a new weapon against most feared pestsNew Zealand scientists have found a new hope against a tide of invasive pests.16 Dec 09:38 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: Was Santa's inspiration real?Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat were the top science stories of 2017?From rockets and earthquakes to weather chaos, here are the top science stories of 2017.12 Dec 01:58 AM
WorldT-Rex heard for first time in 66m yearsThe fearsome roar of T-Rex has left many a cinema-goer quaking in their seat.10 Dec 07:50 AM
WorldHeart-Breaking Video Shows Starving Polar Bear on Iceless LandThe lack of sea ice is continuously making it more and more difficult for polar bears to find food.Watch09 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Do androids dream of their future?Is it a dinosaur, or is it a duck? Meet the raptor's waddling, swimming, killer cousin.08 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAttenborough: World's oceans are becoming a 'toxic soup'In his final episode, the true scale of man's impact on the planet is laid bare.05 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Sorry, cat people, dogs are smarterThere's a new twist to the perennial argument about which is smarter, cats or dogs.01 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDogs are smarter, say scientistsHas the age-old debate finally been settled? What is the truth about cats and dogs?01 Dec 05:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland's Owha gets some summer companyAuckland's sun-loving leopard seal Owha has a new mate to share the summer with.01 Dec 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Sneaker' males' dodgy tactics to get the girlsThese sneaky creatures disguise themselves as females to get the girls.28 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandGiant bugs stars of blockbuster showWeta Workshop & Te Papa's blockbuster Bug Lab exhibition to open at Auckland Zoo.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi dentists help lioness get her roar backWellington Zoo staff were paying close attention during a140kg lioness' root canal op.22 Nov 08:23 AM
New ZealandLioness gets dental treatment at Wellington Zoo18 staff at Wellington Zoo were paying close attention to a 140kg lioness as she underwent dental work. The 16-year-old Djembe was under anaesthetic for a root canal operation. Video/Ruby SpinkWatch22 Nov 08:12 AM
LifestyleShocked Blue Planet viewers vow to ditch plasticA heartbreaking scene in Blue Planet is prompting viewers to ditch plastic bags.21 Nov 12:19 AM
LifestyleHow man's best friend can help you live longerA pet dog can make your life not only happier, but longer. Here's the science behind it.18 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Spider silk in your ear?Would you want a spider web inside your ear? Probably not. But it could help hearing aids.17 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldSheep who recognise Barack ObamaSheep are able to recognise face as well as monkeys or humans.08 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandPit of death holds thousands of bird bonesThe hole has caught many flightless birds - including moa - over thousands of years.08 Nov 01:01 AM
New ZealandNZ study: could humans regenerate tissue?A sea creature that regenerates an entire new body may mean big things for human healing.04 Nov 10:44 PM
LifestyleWhy are animals still being sent into space?It's no longer monkeys or dogs, but lots of animals still get sent into space.03 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandResearchers fear seismic airgun activity harming whalesResearchers from Cornell University and Oregan State University fear that seismic airguns in oil and gas drilling areas are negatively impacting whales, with repetitive sounds travelling thousands of kilometres and repeating for months on end. / Audio from Cornell University.Watch02 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandSeismic blasts 'harmful to marine life'New recordings lay bare the underwater racket created by oil and gas industry's airguns.02 Nov 04:36 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Why are we scared of spiders?Ever wonder where our fear of snakes and spiders comes from?27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncredible footage of Shark 'eating' cameraMassey University researchers were amazed to see a Great White shark, dubbed 'Kermit' grabbing their underwater camera neat the Kermadec IslandsWatch27 Oct 03:23 AM
LifestyleShould Pugs and Bulldogs be banned?It might be the only way to stop the suffering.25 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandSalmon study unlocks sexual secretsA prized species of salmon could help scientists solve mysteries about human reproduction.24 Oct 02:02 AM
OpinionComment | Scientists challenge sea lion researchCorrelation of sea lion decline to squid fishery not so clear-cut, scientists say.22 Oct 11:47 PM
LifestyleCan we control our dreams?Can we control our dreams? New research suggests we can manipulate the experience.20 Oct 04:00 PM
