New ZealandWelly Zoo: 'R.I.P Seun'The Wellington Zoo's six-year-old male giraffe Seun died today after an operation to cure a painful hoof condition.13 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionShould NZ grow genetically modified crops?What are the benefits, if any? And is it inevitable? Two views from opposite sides of the argument from Agram chief executive Graeme Peters and university researcher Professor Jack Heinemann.11 Sep 05:30 PM
TechnologyMan-made jellyfish createdUS scientists have bioengineered a 'jellyfish' using technology. Watch23 Jul 01:52 AM
New ZealandNIWA's fishy new findsNIWA have explored deeper seas than ever before, and found some new strange looking fish.22 Jul 10:54 PM
OpinionSuccess: Helping hand for farmersDairy industry provides proving ground for ideas.08 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldScientists discover wheezing monkey, walking cactusA walking cactus, a wandering leg sausage, a snub-nosed monkey that sneezes when it rains and a blue tarantula are among a list of the top 10 newly discovered species announced by Arizona State University today. 24 May 10:31 PM
LifestyleSheep: evolution's 'animal stars'An international study has shown sheep have evolved with more genetic diversity than dogs or cows.08 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Changing times in frozen southNext month, Gareth Morgan will lead an expedition of 40 everyday Kiwis to Antarctica. The last of a 3-part series analyses the impact on wildlife of climate change and the race for resources.03 Jan 08:30 PM