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
WorldNoise forcing songbirds chorus pre-dawnIt is the sound synonymous with the start of a new day.07 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDoes your dog understand?If you are worried that your dog is not paying attention to what you are saying, simply look at where is he is staring.27 Nov 09:55 PM
WorldMammoth cloning dilemmaDNA samples from an exceptionally well-preserved extinct Mammuthus found in Siberia, have raised the prospect of cloning.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's time running outKiwi are likely to be lost from mainland New Zealand "within our grandchildren's lifetimes" and without continuing intervention could be extinct within 50 years.12 Nov 01:30 AM
LifestyleWhat animals see in mirrorsStudies have shown that mirrors can improve the lives of a variety of laboratory, zoo, farm, and companion animals.26 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandDemon dog's new therapyFree laser therapy is a heaven-sent gift for badly burnt dog Demon.23 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandFemale tui are faithful. Yeah rightSteamy extra-marital liaisons with the big-shot bloke next door. A love child or two. No it's not Fifty Shades of Grey, it's the secret life of the tui.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecline in animal testing welcomedThe National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) says its pleased to see a drop in the number of animals used for testing and research.09 Oct 03:33 AM
LifestyleIs your dog an optimist or a pessimist?New research, which measures the positive and negative emotional states in dogs, shows that man’s best friend can now be defined as a ‘pessimist’ or as an ‘optimist’.01 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandLast stop for stowaway with a stingA live scorpion has been destroyed after being found in the tent of a traveller returning to Auckland from Mexico.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand$146,000 for Otago skinks is money well spent - Nick SmithSkinks might not be as ''sexy'' as other endangered wildlife but giving $146,000 to support the work of a community group focusing on boosting the Otago skink population is money well spent, Conservation Minister Nick Smith says.16 Sep 08:32 PM
