New Zealand'Incredibly rare' blue whale spotted in Hauraki GulfCrew left "buzzing" after spotting the world's largest animal feeding in the Hauraki Gulf.01 Aug 05:37 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: What lies beneath (and how they sound)A seafloor study has revealed an underwater orchestra below the Hauraki Gulf's surface.31 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandWhat fishy findings mean for our reproductionNZ salmon study holds possible implications for understanding our own reproduction system.29 Jul 10:32 PM
LifestyleAlcohol's oddly positive effect on learningDrinking alcohol improves memory for information learned before drinking, study shows.28 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow slugs became the inspiration for glueResearchers have created a super-strong glue which can cling to internal organs.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ had own big black swan speciesNew Zealand had its own species of black swan - but it was wiped out by hunting.25 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldCould 'test-tube rhino' save a species?There are just three northern white rhinos left in the world.25 Jul 06:15 AM
EnvironmentDo cheating songbirds make better singers?A new study suggests infidelity and singing prowess go together - at least in songbirds.25 Jul 03:07 AM
LifestyleWeird Science: Here till the sun diesTiny tardigrades beat even Keith Richards when it comes to indestructibility.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAnimal emotions: How your pet's feelingCOMMENT: Animal emotions stare us in the face - are our pets happy?16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCold? These NZ bugs freeze solid - and surviveSome New Zealand insects literally freeze solid over the cold months - and survive.16 Jul 01:01 AM
LifestyleMind-blowing pic of lioness nursing baby leopard"My jaw dropped". For the first time, a lioness is photographed nursing a baby leopard.13 Jul 11:25 PM
World'Sixth mass extinction already underway'Scientists warn three-quarters of all species could soon disappear from our planet.13 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandFood compounds used for long-life rat luresA group of compounds commonly found in foods will be used to create long-life rat lures.12 Jul 05:29 AM
LifestyleCan you spot the leopard in this image?It is extremely difficult to spot this leopard.12 Jul 03:20 AM
AgribusinessNew centre to boost Kiwi farm genomicsAgricultural research will be boosted by a Massey University-led centre, launching today.12 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandScientists see if native plants trigger kakapo breedingScientists say native plant hormones could be helping kakapo breed successfully.11 Jul 12:15 AM
New ZealandCanines take over campusWhile uni goes to the dogs a genetics conference starts with human links established.02 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyNZ scientist shines light on hibernating batsA Kiwi scientist have used high-tech cameras to watch bats as they hibernate.02 Jul 03:42 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: How long can we live?How long can humans actually live for? The truth is, scientists say, we just don't know.30 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: The link between flying and eggsCOMMENT: The shape of an egg boils down to how good a bird is at flying.30 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWinners and losers of Antarctica's great thawClimate change could help native species but also allow invasive species to gain foothold.29 Jun 09:04 PM
WorldChimpanzees change hunting strategy after 27yChimpanzees change their hunting strategy when they know scientists are watching.24 Jun 12:22 AM
New ZealandDoC staff not keen to 'play God' with native speciesDoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGarden survey good news for tui, bad for silvereyesScientists are alarmed at declines in reports of some of our best-known garden birds.20 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandTiny Piha critter's big scientific insightThis Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.19 Jun 09:00 AM
Environment'Trojan' could help make NZ pest-freeA technique just proven by NZ scientists on fruit flies could one day help wipe out pests.15 Jun 11:15 PM
LifestyleWeird Science: A few beers can hurt brainsDrinking just a couple of beers a day can cause problems for your brain, new study finds.09 Jun 05:00 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: T-Rex's incredible bite powerThe T rex pulverised bones by biting down with forces the weight of three small cars.02 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldBlue whales: Giants of the seaBlue whales are the most massive animals to exist in the history of animals.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget: Five takes on this year's science spendFive leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.25 May 06:17 AM
LifestyleWhy you shouldn't feed pets raw foodOwners serving up plates of raw tucker may be causing more harm than good.20 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis join all-female Antarctic expeditionThree Kiwis are set to join an 80-strong, all-female expedition to Antarctica next year.19 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Humback whale visits AkaroaThe first humpback whale of 2017 filmed off the coast of Akaroa yesterdayWatch15 May 09:34 PM
