New ZealandConservation minister baulks at GM ratsNZ islands eyed for US-funded field trials using GM rodents.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe possibility, threat and science behind gene drive techThe science of gene drives - what they are and what they can do.04 Dec 06:22 AM
New ZealandUS military money eyes up Kiwi islands for testsUS military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.04 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandConsortium eyes NZ islands for gene testsIslands around NZ are being scoped for trials of a radical new gene technology.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandAnd then there were two: Our weka, redefinedDNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.18 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandPesticide traces in NZ honey surprises researcherA researcher was surprised to find traces of a class of pesticides in NZ honey samples.17 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandCold? These NZ bugs freeze solid - and surviveSome New Zealand insects literally freeze solid over the cold months - and survive.16 Jul 01:01 AM
New ZealandFood compounds used for long-life rat luresA group of compounds commonly found in foods will be used to create long-life rat lures.12 Jul 05:29 AM
New ZealandGarden survey good news for tui, bad for silvereyesScientists are alarmed at declines in reports of some of our best-known garden birds.20 Jun 11:43 PM
Environment'Trojan' could help make NZ pest-freeA technique just proven by NZ scientists on fruit flies could one day help wipe out pests.15 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandMyrtle rust triggers seed-banking rushOfficials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.11 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientists lead nasty ants astrayKiwi scientists cleverly disrupt the foraging behaviour of the nasty Argentine ant.10 May 09:00 AM
New ZealandOops! Aussie customs destroy NZ plantsAussie border officials who destroyed important Kiwi plants say it 'won't happen again'.08 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms' impact 'minimal'Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.08 May 04:55 AM
New ZealandSuperbug 'Kryptonite' in NZ forests?The world's next big antibiotic could lie hidden in our native fungi.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ must remain vigilant over pest invasionsNew research showing how efforts to keep pests out of countries are failing to keep up with the pace of globalisation means New Zealand must be more vigilant than ever, a biosecurity expert says.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandPreparing New Zealand for climate changePreparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.13 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandWhat on Earth is this thing?A reader has come upon a colourful find - and it took an evolutionary ecologist to tell us what the funky parasite is.03 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandPredator-free NZ: The seven big questionsToday marks six months since the Government announced an ambitious plan to rid New Zealand of pest predators by 2050. Is the concept possible, or even safe?24 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandFatal attraction: ferret stench to fight pestsWhen it comes to trapping our bird-killing pest predators, a little bit of potent ferret stench could be the missing ingredient.03 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandBreakthrough could help slash emissionsA new discovery by Kiwi and US scientists could lead to new ways to help New Zealand's agricultural sector slash greenhouse gas emissions.15 Dec 10:44 PM
New ZealandInteractive: How quake changed landscapeA new satellite-based tool published by Landcare Research has provided one of the clearest views yet of what changes last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake wrought on the landscape.06 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandHigh-tech tool could boost predator-free bidCutting-edge software trialled by Auckand University researchers could help achieve New Zealand's bold goal of becoming predator-free by 2050.17 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandNZ garden bird survey seeks helpersOrganisers of a nationwide survey are urging people to keep a sharp eye out for feathered visitors to their back gardens.23 Jun 12:33 AM
LifestyleCitizen scienceIn the parks, beaches, back gardens and forests of the country, non-scientists can help with with a raft of research projects.28 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandStink over dung beetles in NZAt a secret location just north of Auckland, an experiment has started which might alter the face of New Zealand's $12 billion dairy industry.08 Mar 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsHappy Feet tracking firm sold to CanadaNew Zealand wildlife-tracking company Sirtrack has been sold to a Canadian company, making it part of the biggest wildlife telemetry company in the world.16 Jan 11:00 PM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Eyes in the skies keeping track of events belowNew Zealand could make much greater use of satellite images, says Southland group.27 Feb 04:30 PM
