New ZealandNavy protect precious kiwiMembers of New Zealand's navy were tasked with protecting nine very precious kiwi this week.03 Apr 07:29 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Whales may be safe but let's not forget all the fishMurray McCully is warning against indulging in "triumphalism". He fears that if we denigrate the Japanese, this will hurt their national pride, writes Brian Rudman.01 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandRiches in snapper snapshotScientists have used an underwater camera to count large snapper in Hauraki Gulf marine reserves.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandWe should love great whitesFor the past 15 years, a Kiwi marine explorer has been tracking great white sharks around the world, helping answer one of the biggest questions concerning great whites — their home range.28 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandGrassroots war on pestsEveryday Kiwis could be recruited to help save New Zealand from a swarm of pests costing our economy billions and ravaging our cherished biodiversity, a new report suggests.27 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandRoss Sea resounds to many happy feetThe Adelie penguin population in Antarctica's Ross Sea has boomed to an estimated 30-year high, despite signs that climate change is driving population declines elsewhere on the continent.21 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleDogs' sense of smell signals love for ownersThe familiar scent of its owner lingers like perfume in a dog's brain, US scientists claim.20 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMarine life better protectedKaikoura's world-renowned wild marine environment will be better protected by a new marine reserve.15 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandNew marine reserves: Protecting paradiseThere's no signpost to say you're nearing New Zealand's subantarctic islands, but a welcome that's a little more dramatic.04 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPigging out proves profitableHow do you stop truckloads of unsaleable food from going to the dump - and turn it into something useful? Put a few thousand piggies in the middle.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSecrets of a Trojan femaleUsing advances in genetic science, a small research team are testing whether it is possible to make an evolutionary loophole work to the advantage of pest control.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAgent 007 crow cracks his meaty problemThey call him 007 because he gets the job done - and for this feathered little thinker, doing so was quite the task.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandOut of the office, off to workMark Orams will research mammals on the Blake expedition to the Auckland Islands.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe lost IslandsIn his last months, Sir Peter Blake spoke of something alarming happening in his familiar Southern Ocean.09 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldExplorer above and below wavesThe final portion has been raised to build oceanographer Jacques Rougerie's gigantic, solar-powered, floating aquatic observation vessel.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiller horse virus source likely to remain mysteryThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it may never know the origin of a neurological strain of equine herpes which has so far killed seven thoroughbred horses.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily pet poisoned by flea treatmentIt was a routine flea treatment, his family thought. But it was nearly a case of kitty-cide for Dexter who had a bad reaction to the product - which was for dogs.06 Jan 11:35 PM
LifestyleWhy we can't resist 'puppy dog eyes'Many dog owners have found themselves unable to resist treating a pet that makes "puppy dog eyes" and now scientists have discovered the cute expression taps into our subconscious.06 Jan 10:49 PM
LifestyleYour dog does recognise youGood news for dog owners everywhere – your canine friend does recognise your face, according to new research.19 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandDo whales hear their dinner?Auckland University team heads first research on giant mammals' ability to sense sound waves of prey.03 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessGreen light for Parkinson's trialAuckland biotechnology firm Living Cell Technologies has got the green light to continue human trials of its regenerative cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.01 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldSmall everyday sounds sending cats into seizuresIf you are ever irritated by the sound of your spouse crinkling a packet of chips or rustling a newspaper, then spare a thought for your cat.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPukeko's game of angry birdsNew Zealand's cute pukeko, known for its colour both in plumage and personality, has been shown to have a power-hungry, aggressive streak - quite literally.28 Nov 08:47 PM
New ZealandOtter-ly absorbed in SouthlandLloyd Esler describes himself as a "cold hard sceptic", but even he is starting to believe otters may have made themselves at home in Southland.14 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandMan's best friend & employeeDogs may be man's best friend but, on many New Zealand farms, they are also often their best employees.14 Nov 08:41 PM
WorldWhere did dogs first appear?For years, scientists have been dogged by this evolution question: Just where did man's best friend first appear?14 Nov 07:28 PM
New ZealandCrab catches eye of scientistsThey call him Blinky - a tiny freshwater crab fished out of the Hoteo River on the Kaipara Coast that's made a splash around the world this week, thanks to its three eyes.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark finning banned in NZ watersShark finning will be banned in New Zealand waters under a government proposal announced today.10 Nov 06:19 AM
