WorldDrawing an ethical line on animal researchScientists have many tools at their disposal to study, manipulate and copy genes.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRelease of birds lifts hopeJust 250 of this rare shore bird endemic to New Zealand still remain.05 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionCulture of killing pests foster other abuseCOMMENT: No animal deserves to die a painful death, even those we call pests.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandToo good to be true? Koru forms in Hauraki GulfThe strange formation formed beside Ponui Island.29 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandDOC considers crackdown on sale of moa bones, eggshells, onlineOnline sales of moa bones and eggshells could become as extinct as the bird itself.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the incredible creature scientists can't killIntroducing the the only animal to have survived all five of earth's mass extinctions.26 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandDolphins delight families in Bay of IslandsDolphins cause a spectacle for holiday makers in the Bay of Islands.19 Jan 07:07 AM
LifestyleBad eggs: Study highlights high levels of lead in Auckland's backyard chickensHens would ingest lead from soil in a backyard by pecking at the ground or eating bugs.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Mosquitoes buzz off with birth controlCOMMENT: After humans, mosquitoes are the most dangerous animal on the planet.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlunging Monarch butterfly numbers a global concernA large amount of Monarchs have recently been reported but the numbers are still low.09 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandWorking with animals: Life of a zoo nurse pretty wildAuckland Zoo vet nurse on hand to deal with animal aches and pains.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcern as monarch butterfly sightings dropThere are fewer monarch butterflies around. Those that are don't appear to be laying eggs.21 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandDoC plan: How we'll save our national birdA decade-long plan to reverse the decline of our national bird has been launched today.16 Dec 12:00 AM
LifestyleThe contentious new world of gluten-free pets"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMale shark washed ashore two days after its female mate2.5m-long shark found at Devonport two days after 3m shark washed up at Stanley Bay.27 Nov 05:52 PM
OpinionNanogirl: An ocean of soundCOMMENT: Our oceans are getting louder and it's affecting our marine life.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst release of Kiwi to Sanctuary Mountain MaungatautariThe first step in turning around the decline of the western North Island brown kiwi. Within five years the goal is for this population to grow for the first time in over a hundred years. / Kiwisforkiwi Watch31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's giant lost cousin also loved the night-lifeThe kiwi's long-lost close cousin loved the night-life as much as our national icon does.31 Oct 03:35 AM
WorldUntangling secret of super-strong websResearchers zero in on secretion phase of tough spider silk.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy lost NZ penguin's demise is important todayInsights into extinct bird raises questions over how climate change affects today's hoiho.21 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandIs this New Zealand's worst summer holiday job?The manager says the rewards of the role are "huge", despite 110 days unpaid commitment.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If the board wasn't there I wouldn't have an arm today': Shark attack victim'If the board wasn't there I wouldn't have an arm today.'20 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandBaylys Beach shark attack: Surfers back in the water, less than a day onSurfers were back on the water a day after a great white shark attack at Baylys Beach.19 Oct 07:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland Uni head Stuart McCutcheon steps downUniversity will seek staff and public input on what qualities to seek in its next leader.18 Oct 04:27 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Research can change its spotsCOMMENT: New research explores how and why animals' different skin types develop.05 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How plastics are really affecting turtlesCOMMENT: Plastics are affecting turtle populations but probably not in the way you think.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea caught on camera using sticks for toolsThe endangered kea has been seen on camera using a stick tool to access food.17 Sep 09:05 AM
New ZealandThree of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.09 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldCoral bleaching runs deep on the Great Barrier ReefUQ Global Change Institute Director Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg explains significance of new research that has found evidence to suggest the 2016 coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef also affected deep reefs. Credit: UQ Global Change InstituteWatch09 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandKelly Tarlton's brings sick turtle back to healthDiver spotted turtle behaving abnormally near Whangarei Heads.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern Right Whales - University of Otago StudyA University of Otago research team have recently returned from a month-long expedition to the sub-Antarctic Auckland Islands where they have been collecting data on a recovering population of southern right whales. / University of Otago Watch01 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandHow did NZ scientists count 2083 different dolphins?NZ scientists have found a clever way to count thousands of individual dolphins.25 Aug 11:27 PM