New ZealandShark attacks rare in NZ, but swimmers should be waryPeople should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.25 Dec 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We don’t know what we’ll discover': World-first dissection of rare whale in DunedinOnly seven specimens of the spade-toothed whale have been recorded in history.03 Dec 03:51 AM
New ZealandFarmers urged to dose dogs against sheep measles'We do not believe we can eradicate C. ovis but the aim is to control it at around 0.5%'28 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandSpike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: LED lights keep great white sharks away from surfersNZ’s 'Shark Man' supports the research but warns it's not foolproof.17 Nov 12:17 AM
New ZealandPolice escort gets NZ's only elephant Burma safely to airport for flight to OZBurma was spotted in her crate being trucked across Auckland this morning.11 Nov 11:31 PM
LifestyleCelebrity animal psychologist explains why the bond with our dogs is so strongThe love owners share with their pups is 'about the same level as towards our children'.11 Nov 05:00 PM
World43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centreAuthorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.07 Nov 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIf you think you can hold a grudge, consider the crowNew York Times: The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say.03 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back homeWhen it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons27 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow pervasive are microplastics? Dolphins are exhaling themNY Times: Microplastics found in dolphin breath highlight global plastic pollution crisis.16 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandGift of sight for penguinMelody the gentoo penguin has cataract removed. Video / Sea Life Kelly Tarlton'sWatch09 Oct 06:52 AM
TravelWhy you should swap a land safari for a cruise safariElevating your safari experience is as simple as leaving the shore behind.27 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWho’s the dodo now? A famously extinct bird, reconsideredNew York Times: New insights have come to light about the much-ridiculed bird.24 Sep 11:34 PM
New ZealandPenguin pebble courtship begins at Auckland attractionKeepers provide creatures with pebbles to collect and present to their partners.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow pooA farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.03 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSaving Australian crocodiles by yucking their yumNew York Times: Crocs getting a dose of nonlethal food poisoning to adjust behaviour.14 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to OzAuckland Zoo elephant team leader Andrew Coers has known elephant Burma since he was 18.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProof of pre-dinosaur creatures found in NZA 246-million-year-old fossil upends theories about Earth’s natural history - researchers.18 Jun 07:58 AM
New Zealand100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hutHow did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?14 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Hey Jumbo': African elephants call each other by unique namesScientists believe African elephants do something that few wild animals do.11 Jun 11:29 PM
RoyalsPaekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation workDr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCelebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projectsLeonardo DiCaprio posted his support of the Capital Kiwi Project, which began in 2018.03 May 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJane Goodall at 90: Life as an 'icon' and why she prefers dogsNew York Times: As she turns 90, Dr Goodall explains why she isn't slowing down.03 Apr 05:00 AM
LifestyleDoes your dog understand what you say? A new study says yesDogs can also learn to associate words with specific objects, a new study shows.30 Mar 01:02 AM
VideoIncredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounterStunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie MoraWatch26 Feb 05:18 AM
WorldAI-generated nonsense about rat with giant penis published by leading scientific journalIt might be considered an AI cock-up on a massive scale.17 Feb 05:06 AM
TravelPolar bear drifting off on iceberg wins coveted photography prizeIt could be described as a wildlife photographer's dream.08 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandTiger father forgets to reveal baby genderHamilton Zoo's father tiger, Scout, was almost ready to reveal the gender of his two babies himself, but instead found more pleasure in eating the meat inside the box. Video / Malisha Kumar Watch25 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhy there seem to be fewer cicadas this summerWhere have all the cicadas gone?23 Jan 07:32 AM
New ZealandScientists to study pod of 45 euthanised dolphins in Hawke’s BaySamples were important because not a lot was known about false killer whales, DOC says.22 Jan 07:30 AM
KahuBella tops dogs names for 2023Te Atu Rangi Reweti uses his culture to connect with dog owners.16 Jan 10:35 PM
New ZealandJudas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.19 Dec 04:03 AM
