New ZealandAnd then there were two: Our weka, redefinedDNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.18 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandPesticide traces in NZ honey surprises researcherA researcher was surprised to find traces of a class of pesticides in NZ honey samples.17 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandHow Aucklanders can help 10 endangered speciesAuckland is home to many endangered species. Here's how locals can help save 10 of them.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldOnly two chicks survive breeding seasonA horrific breeding season left a penguin colony strewn with dead babies.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists alarmed at captive orcas' teethKiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.12 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandWhat Ebola could tell us about NZ disease spreadA NZ study will investigate how pathogens like deadly Ebola jump from animals to humans.11 Oct 12:06 AM
New ZealandTop honour for NZ supervolcano expertRutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.10 Oct 09:30 AM
New ZealandStrange reason tui sound better at dawnWhy does the tui's song sound so much better in the morning? The answer will surprise you.10 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Astonishing' find reveals whale of a taleScientists liken bizarre whale discovery to uncovering 'a fossil kangaroo in Scotland'.09 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandBycatch 'key driver' in NZ sea lion decline - studyScientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.09 Oct 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Good' native wasp gets Harry Potter monikerA native wasp has been named after an atoning Harry Potter villain to help its reputation.08 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandNZ ag methane figures solid, scientists sayNZ's methane accounting is "accurate" despite study suggesting a global under-estimate.04 Oct 02:02 AM
WorldA lens on natureA new exhibition features 100 images recording the beauty and drama of the natural world.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Could AI help winegrowers?Could artificial intelligence mean better grape harvests for Kiwi winegrowers?29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy tests quirky theory for kea curiosityWhy are our kea so curious? Researchers think they might be learning - just as infants do.27 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandBug study: Could we feed methane to cows?What if we flipped the paradigm and fed methane to cattle? Scientists explain the case.26 Sep 03:44 AM
New ZealandCan dogs sniff out lung cancer?Can dogs detect lung cancer? A new Kiwi study seeks to get some answers.24 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandCould we breed a better bee?Could we breed better bees? That's the goal of a new $6.3m genetic study.24 Sep 01:50 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: Why do we drink at night?Could our desire for that evening glass of wine be linked to our brain's immune system?22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoogle-built AI boosts NZ birdsong studyGoogle-built AI software has been trained to recognise calls of threatened native birds.19 Sep 12:59 AM
EnvironmentKaikoura's seabed species bouncing back after quakeScientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.18 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Predator-free NZ's tricky ethical issuesHow to tackle the touchy issues that the PFNZ mission throws up? A new panel will try.18 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandExtreme NZ bugs could help fight climate changeGas-guzzling bugs in extreme New Zealand environments could help combat climate change.12 Sep 02:44 AM
LifestyleThe robot dog that can sniff out smelly feetParanoid about smelly feet? This new robo-pooch will give you the honest truth.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandLife under the ice? Antarctica's mysterious cavesHidden beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica lie warm caves that could harbour life.10 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandDrone laws should consider wildlife - studyCould drones be hurting our wildlife? Researchers say new regulations are needed.08 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandDNA insights reveal what Auckland's rats eatKiwi scientists are using cutting-edge DNA technology to see what's in rats' stomachs.06 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandVisiting Nobel winner's big questionsVisiting Nobel Prize winner Dr Bruce Beutler transformed the field of immunology.05 Sep 01:25 AM
New ZealandTiny parasites raise big biosecurity worryA tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.25 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldThe glow-in-the-dark sharkA just-described shark species glows in the dark and weighs less than 1kg at full growth.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonThe lifesaving powers of slug slimeScientists have discovered the secret powers of those slugs eating your vege garden.04 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHomegrown coral reefs are beautiful - and dangerousThanks to recent advances in technology, you, too, can grow a coral reef in your basement.02 Aug 07:23 PM
