WorldHow we identified 'Jurassic platypus'A creature from the past that would have looked like strange mix of unrelated dinosaurs has been discovered.29 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandPush to cut greenhouse gases from belching stockNew Zealand scientists have unveiled major leaps toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from our belching sheep and cattle, with animal-safe compounds that can slash methane emissions by up to 90 per cent.28 Apr 05:36 AM
New ZealandMicrochipping cats unnecessary, SPCAA new review calling for bold and urgent measures to control roaming cats - including compulsory microchipping - has been criticised as flawed.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaur with taste for vegetarian fareIt's no Jurassic jest - meet the Velociraptor's vegetarian cousin.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for Stewart Island shark diving banShark diving around Stewart Island will be under the spotlight at a public meeting tonight that is being hosted by New Zealand First.20 Apr 11:24 PM
LifestyleDo dogs love us back?Dog owners love their pets in the same way as they do their children, and the feeling is mutual, scientists have found.17 Apr 01:10 AM
New ZealandTuatara nest has scientists shellshockedTuatara have hatched in the wild in the South Island for possibly the first time in several hundred years, experts say.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRat plague threatens kokakoA rat plague in the picturesque Hunua Ranges is threatening New Zealand's biggest mainland population of the kokako.08 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandTuatara hatch in South Island for first time in hundreds of yearsTuatara have hatched in the wild in the South Island for possibly the first time in several hundred years, experts say.08 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandYour newfound neighboursNZ is home to tens of thousands of endemic plant, animal, insect and marine species. Jamie Morton looks at 10 new finds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleMakeup tests on animals bannedThe Government has relented to a campaign to ban animal trials for the second time in a year, this time within the cosmetics industry.01 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandEndangered dolphins at Great Barrier IslandResearchers have discovered a new hot-spot for a nationally-endangered species of dolphin near the shores of Great Barrier Island.31 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandThe genetic freak with a beakAn unusual white-coloured kingfisher is on the mend after headbutting the window of a Whangarei home by mistake.19 Mar 06:17 PM
WorldLobster 'as big as a human'A filter-feeding ''lobster'' as big as a human took the place of whales 480 million years ago, a new fossil find has shown.12 Mar 04:39 AM
LifestyleHow fruit fly brains could one day cure jet lagA bizarre experiment which saw scientists keep the brains of fruit flies alive in a dish for six days may hold the key to explaining - and eventually treating - jet lag.10 Mar 10:55 PM
WorldHunting with wolves survival keyDogs are humanity's oldest friends, renowned for their loyalty and abilities to guard, hunt and chase.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBlack Death: Don't blame the ratsResearchers say gerbils, not rats, should be blamed for wiping out millions during the Black Plague.25 Feb 01:45 AM
WorldWorld's strongest natural material foundScientists believe they may have found the strongest natural material known to man - and it's the teeth of the humble limpet.18 Feb 12:24 AM
WorldIs stress killing bee colonies?The sharp decline in honeybees has been linked to changes in foraging behaviour brought on by stress, a study has found.10 Feb 01:22 AM
LifestyleMozzie bite warning for travellersKiwis travelling to the Pacific are being warned to take all measures to avoid mosquito bites - as the number of people returning with viruses continues to increase.09 Feb 11:50 AM
New ZealandSpeed matters when it comes to batterThe speed a snapper can reach could have implications for how tasty it is, researchers say.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat whites set up in KaiparaEleven great white sharks have been spotted at a single site in the Kaipara Harbour - the largest concentration of the species yet seen in the upper North Island.30 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy you're a mozzie targetThere’s always one in a crowd, a person mosquitoes seem to target more than others. What is it about these unlucky chosen few that makes them mosquito magnets?27 Jan 09:20 PM
WorldCat genes hold clue to human diseasesScientists believe the genetic profiles of cats contain crucial clues about diseases to which humans and felines are both susceptible.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unhappy' gibbon put downOne of Auckland Zoo's two siamang gibbons has been put down, ending an 11-year life in which he was believed to have been severely depressed.21 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhat about credibility?A broadcaster that begun with a mission to educate has gained a reputation for hype and fabrication. Time for a reality check.16 Jan 08:49 PM
WorldFierce shark-like reptile revealedResembling a fierce ancestor of the Loch Ness monster, the first fossil of a shark-like reptile has been found.11 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandAlarm sounds for native wildlifeLosing our native species is not an inevitability but a choice - and one that could hurt New Zealand in more ways than we realise.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAnimal rights ruling cracks cageThe move to grant an orang-utan in Argentina some legal rights enjoyed by humans could open the floodgates to thousands of similar cases.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBug named after Sir DavidA newly discovered beetle has been named after television naturalist Sir David Attenborough.22 Dec 09:25 PM
New ZealandFightback after years of exploitationIn the long story of the Hauraki Gulf, humans have been in the picture for mere moments.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 best science stories of 2014From potential taxes on sugary drinks to the ancestry of our kiwi, science has offered plenty of headlines this year.11 Dec 05:33 AM
