Scientists warn three-quarters of all species could soon disappear from our planet.

A group of compounds commonly found in foods will be used to create long-life rat lures.

It is extremely difficult to spot this leopard.

Agricultural research will be boosted by a Massey University-led centre, launching today.

Scientists say native plant hormones could be helping kakapo breed successfully.

While uni goes to the dogs a genetics conference starts with human links established.

A Kiwi scientist have used high-tech cameras to watch bats as they hibernate.

COMMENT: The shape of an egg boils down to how good a bird is at flying.

How long can humans actually live for? The truth is, scientists say, we just don't know.

DoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.

Scientists are alarmed at declines in reports of some of our best-known garden birds.

This Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.

A technique just proven by NZ scientists on fruit flies could one day help wipe out pests.

Drinking just a couple of beers a day can cause problems for your brain, new study finds.

The T rex pulverised bones by biting down with forces the weight of three small cars.

Blue whales are the most massive animals to exist in the history of animals.

Five leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.

Owners serving up plates of raw tucker may be causing more harm than good.

Kiwi scientists cleverly disrupt the foraging behaviour of the nasty Argentine ant.

Rabbits have proven an unlikely ally to another bothersome pest: venomous redback spiders.

Resurrecting long-gone species remains a "sexy idea" but still not straightforward.

Plan to boost takahe population sees most of the birds moved from Tiritiri Matangi Island.

Kiwi scientists have been using satellite images to count far away endangered albatrosses.

A Fiordland crested penguin rescued in 2014 will live out its days in a Sydney zoo.

After defying the odds, Gari, a Fiordland Crested Penguin, will make Australia home.

Too many researchers do not seek homes for lab animals: Advocate group

Compare animal behaviour to human behaviour and maybe we can learn to be better parents.

A gecko smuggled from home in Otago, taken to Germany and returned is set to be named.

A penguin chick is being raised by two mums at Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland

Fishermen looking to tag bronze whaler sharks instead came upon three great whites.