New ZealandKiwi scientists target cow burps to help reduce global warmingHow do you stop a cow from burping?14 Nov 07:21 AM
TravelSydney Zoo ridiculed for lion escape explanationA Zoo has been roasted after revealing how five lions escaped their enclosure.03 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelWild things: Comedy Wildlife Photography finalists revealedLike a David Attenborough blooper reel, this is nature at its most awkward.20 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ's quirky kākāpō is just as special on the insideScientists discover kākāpō's gut microbiome is unlike that of any other bird on Earth.02 Oct 05:02 PM
New ZealandProfile: NZ scientist raising $100m to cure motor neurone diseaseAfter 30 years overseas, Chris Shaw is returning to New Zealand with ambitious plans.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime': Tourists wowed as 'mystery creature of the deep' washes ashoreTourists were expecting a Farewell Spit tour. Then they got a once-in-a-lifetime surprise.12 Sep 01:22 AM
CrimeStarving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farmA Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare sighting of bird excites enthusiastsThe Australasian Bittern hasn't been spotted in the area for decades.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolved: Mystery of wattle bird evolutionWhy kokako and tieke split from their South Island kin about three million years ago.11 Aug 06:58 PM
New ZealandSculpture honours birdman Robert WebbBronze public sculpture of birdman Robert Webb pitched by Northland artists Dell Pryor and Susan Dinkelacker. Video / Supplied Watch08 Aug 11:54 PM
TravelSit, stay! Turkmenistan places Alabay guard dogs on no-fly listCentral Asian shepherd dogs are among the world's largest breeds.01 Aug 04:01 AM
WorldMonarch butterflies listed as endangeredRegal insect hit by loss of habitat, herbicides and pesticides, as well as climate change.22 Jul 10:27 PM
TravelWatch: Rescuers perform mammoth task of elephant CPRAn elephant's heart can weigh up to 27 kg. If one stops, it's a big problem.21 Jul 01:00 AM
VideoFrank Film 2022 EP Thirteen: New Zealand: seabird capital of the world Kaikōura is home to over 150 species of seabird. How are they doing, and who’s protecting them? Video / Frank FilmWatch17 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleMan survives being 'chewed up and spat out' in horrific shark attackThe great white shark attack had the man one millimetre from death.15 Jul 06:23 PM
TravelHighly contagious disease could shut Australia's bordersNSW Deputy Premier says the disease is 'right now on our doorstep'.13 Jul 08:22 PM
WorldOrca hunting great white sharks in epic sea predator battleChange to the balance of power at the top of the food chain could affect whole ecosystem.01 Jul 02:55 AM
World'Alarming discovery': New superbug found in pigs can jump to humansNew strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria circulating among pigs is ringing alarm bells.29 Jun 05:00 PM
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
