LifestyleSaving species may need controversial methodsIntensive and sometimes controversial forms of threatened species management may be needed to reverse the increasing rate of global biodiversity losses, a University of Otago zoologist says.24 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Katsis: Not all chimps are chumpsNot all chimpanzees are created equal. Not only are some more intelligent than others, but about half of this variation is genetically inherited.14 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldWingspan of the largest bird in history revealedThe largest flying bird in history had a 24 feet wingspan - more than twice that of the biggest living albatross - and dined on fish probably caught in mid-flight over the open ocean, a study has found.07 Jul 10:15 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Moa no goer, but Cunliffe must wish dead ducks could flyTrevor Mallard's mind-boggling suggestion to harness science to bring the moa back to life will likely end up being much-a-dodo about nothing, writes John Armstrong.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSurprise at rare frog numberThe discovery of 44 critically endangered Archey's frogs just a few kilometres from Whangamata has heartened an amphibian expert.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandShot native falcon 'very lucky'A native falcon may have lost some of its sight and will spend weeks recovering after being shot.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhaling's 30 year impact on HumpbackIt will take another three decades for the Southern Hemisphere's humpback whale population to recover from the slaughter of the whaling era, scientists say.22 Jun 10:07 PM
LifestyleFish have feelings tooFish have feelings and intelligence on a par with other animals and deserve better consideration of their welfare - expert19 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandSmith: 'Small' risk to Maui's dolphinConservation Minister Nick Smith says the risk to the tiny number of Maui's dolphins from a new block of land listed for oil and gas exploration is 'small'.17 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandEerie spiderweb photo goes viralAn eerie photo of millions of spiders fleeing flooded farmland in Hikurangi last week has gone viral, after it was posted by a popular science Facebook page.17 Jun 02:52 AM
New ZealandHealth research gets $78m Govt shot in the armResearch spanning the effects of hormones on a pregnant mother's brain to the potentially negative health effects that pets may have on families can begin.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaur-era fossil found in streambedThe fossil of a squid-like creature wiped out with the dinosaurs has been discovered in a Hawkes Bay streambed. What makes it such a 'significant' find for NZ?08 Jun 11:13 PM
WorldOz prepares to fight Mozzie threatAustralia is preparing for an invasion by an aggressive and exotic pest that threatens to spread dengue fever to southern capitals.31 May 10:30 PM
WorldAnts more efficient than GoogleThe dedication and stamina of the worker ant were celebrated in Aesop's Fables - in contrast to the lazy, singing grasshopper.30 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandExtinct for 4m years, until found hereAn animal believed to have been extinct for four million years has been found near Picton.29 May 05:00 PM
WorldBreeding stock for a changing climateAmerican scientists are attempting to breed chickens that can cope with scorching heat as part of a series of government-funded programmes.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFairyfly Tinkerbell discoveryA "ghost snail", a tiny fringed fairyfly named Tinkerbell and a pale yellow sea anemone that is at home under a glacier are on an international list of the 10 top species discovered last year.22 May 11:35 PM
WorldHow many visitors can a koala bear?The more visitors within a five-metre radius of the koalas, the more vigilance behaviour koalas displayed, which puts them in an alert state.21 May 05:53 AM
New ZealandMaui's dolphin danger: 'We're running out of time'The last remaining 55 of world's rarest species of dolphins could disappear within three decades if New Zealand doesn't act now, wildlife advocates say.19 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandThe (native) bird catchersEighty native birds have been caught on Little Barrier Island and delivered to a new wildlife reserve in the Hauraki Gulf.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPre-historic NZ sea lion discoveredScientists have discovered a pre-historic mainland species of sea lion thought to have been wiped out by Polynesian settlers and replaced by the modern NZ sea lion.14 May 04:42 AM
New ZealandMoa and kiwi not so close - studyA new study has put even more genetic distance between the extinct moa and their old bush mates, the kiwi, but found similarities with a South American bird.13 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandSheepskin science to bust low value reputationA research breakthrough could net our economy $125 million each year by combining cutting-edge technology with something New Zealand famously has in abundance - sheep.13 May 05:30 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Animal testing causes 'severe suffering' in NZ (+graphic)In NZ animals are afforded basic rights - including freedom and suffering. Except the 3 million made to take part in experiments, writes Sally Hibbard.12 May 11:30 PM
LifestyleCould polar bears help cure obesity?Polar bears may hold the answer to the obesity crisis in their genes, new research has shown.11 May 09:35 PM
New ZealandOne life savedA critically ill baby kakapo has been nursed back to health at Auckland Zoo. "Heather One", one of only six kakapo bred this season, was 10 days old and severely underweight when she was found on Little Barrier Island in late March.09 May 11:02 PM
