New ZealandTyphus outbreak: Three hospitalised with suspected case of disease found in fleas living on catsPet lovers urged to keep their animals de-wormed and be careful when handling strays.09 Jun 05:47 AM
TravelProtections for manatee habitat as animals face starvationOver winter officials fed manatees tons of lettuce to prevent more starvation.07 Jun 10:10 PM
TravelRussian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lakeExquisite photos get up close with the adorable creatures.03 Jun 02:32 AM
New ZealandMonkey what? How concerned should we be about monkeypoxRecently disease has been detected in 12 countries where the virus is not endemic.26 May 06:38 PM
TravelBear cheek: Three given prison time for reckless park selfieThe incident was described as 'drunken capering' and a 'slap in the face'.19 May 09:33 PM
TravelKākāpō stars in game to save 'weird' endangered speciesNew Zealand's bird has been given star treatment.19 May 02:15 AM
TravelHappy the elephant in historic 'human rights' trialHappy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?18 May 10:43 PM
RoyalsPrince Charles backs radical plan to put masks on cowsMethane-catching masks on trial for British cows to reduce their carbon 'hoofprint'.28 Apr 03:46 AM
New ZealandRare 'giant' oarfish found washed up on South Island beachThe creature was last seen in Dunedin in 2015.26 Apr 02:40 AM
New ZealandThe kiwi: what do we know about our national bird?How much do we know about our national bird? Frank Film looks at what makes the kiwi so special, and so worth protecting. Video / Frank FilmWatch24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlip unearths ancient moa footprints at South HeadMatthew Brown and his girlfriend discovered something when returning from a fishing trip.27 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldScientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for bloodScientists on why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on blood only.27 Mar 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherEdin Whitehead: From the science of seabirds to bestsellersSeabird scientist Edin Whitehead talks to Elisabeth Easther about her work and life.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe rampaging pigs of the San Francisco Bay AreaNew York Times: A proposed California law would make it easier to hunt feral swine.01 Feb 09:06 PM
TravelPhotographer captures abandoned Russian island 'overtaken' by polar bearsOne Russian island has gained some unusual new residents.23 Jan 06:56 PM
New ZealandWhale stranded in shallows at Coromandel beachA whale is stranded at Te Kouma beach near Coromandel Town.09 Jan 03:31 AM
TravelAll creatures great and small: Inside London Zoo's annual stocktakeA Christmas tradition is underway at the world's oldest scientific zoo.06 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandEighteen kakī chicks hatch over three daysThe critically endangered chicks hatched between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.27 Dec 04:32 AM
WorldLargest millipede fossil found on English beachThe fossil segment was first spotted in 2018.21 Dec 11:57 PM
TravelTwin baby pandas' first steps caught on video in French zooThis video of baby panda twins learning to walk will be the cutest thing you see all day.12 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandHumans and moa may have co-existed on Stewart IslandAnalysis showed the bird was a South Island giant moa that died around 700 years ago.15 Nov 05:10 AM
TravelExpedia stops selling holidays with captive dolphinsThe travel website becomes the latest to brand captive dolphins as 'unacceptable'.08 Nov 04:09 AM
New Zealand'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attackDespite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.06 Nov 03:48 AM
TravelPablo Escobar's hippos dodge cull after legal intrigueToo big to move, local authorities have called for a cull.01 Nov 09:30 PM
Travel'Crying with laughter': Two very different wildlife photo awards go head to headFrom the sublime to the ridiculous, these photos couldn't be more different.02 Sep 09:45 PM
TravelBoat-sinking Arctic walrus given floating couchWelsh and Irish tourism adopt lost, boat-sinking Arctic walrus.29 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.20 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expertToa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.20 Jul 05:22 PM
KahuWatch: Orca-sitters on 24-hour duty as search for lost calf's pod goes global'This has gone from a community event, into a nationwide event, and now it's gone global.'13 Jul 09:09 AM
LifestyleMen, listen up: Secret to long life revealed (at a cost)Legendary Kiwi lends weight to new research on the science of male ageing.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSaving our taonga: How are endangered species faring?Up to $3.5 million is spent each year to protect five species alone.17 Jun 03:10 AM
WorldEnticing coincidence: Inside Wuhan's Covid lab-leak origin theoryThe source of the Covid-19 pandemic is a tangle of speculation, lies and cover-up.29 May 06:30 PM
World'The dam has broken': UK, US jointly probe Covid Wuhan lab leak theoryEvidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.28 May 11:00 PM
VideoTake a look inside Antarctica NZ's new baseAntarctica NZ takes us on a virtual tour inside the Scott Base redevelopment. Video / SuppliedWatch26 May 05:00 AM
