New ZealandLetter from a childhood friend: David Attenborough writes to Taupō centenarianAttenborough turns 100 on May 8.07 May 06:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandReturning 1700ha hectares of Banks Peninsula farmland to native forestAt 81, botanist Hugh Wilson has spent decades transforming degraded farmland into thriving native bush at Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula. Video \ Jason DordayWatch20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandDragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?Researchers in Kerikeri are trialling three new Northland-grown cultivars.19 Apr 09:41 PM
EntertainmentJane Goodall honoured with new photo series for Earth Month and Earth Day06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumManufacturingOn The Up: Duo turning harakeke waste into carbon-fibre alternative21 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs happiness genetic? The psychology of happiness and how to feel happierIn the pursuit of happiness, Sarah Pollok returns to university to see what science says about how to live a more joyful life. Video / Carson BluckWatch04 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Sad but thrilled': Ailing butterfly collector gives away life’s work68-year-old John McArthur vividly recalls the first time he saw a butterfly.27 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandNorth Island's East Coast struck by 'moderate' shaking after earthquakeThe quake struck 15km west of Tokomaru Bay.10 Sep 05:14 AM
New ZealandPetition pushes for natural burial in RotoruaTe Atawhai Aroha Trust is seeking for a natural burial zone to be created in Rotorua. Video / Laura SmithWatch07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas projectThe project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat is El Niño? What is La Niña?A few little words that can have a big impact on New Zealand’s climate. Video / NIWAWatch30 Jun 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Seagulls are having a field day': Thousands of eels stuck on farmland after floodingIt was an awful sight and local councils have done nothing to stop this, says resident.23 Mar 06:25 AM
World'Lava waves': Hawaii volcano eruption continues but alert level loweredKilauea began erupting this week inside its summit crater.06 Jan 09:45 PM
New Zealand5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New ZealandMore than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.13 Oct 04:33 PM
TalanoaHuge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric waveThe atmospheric wave, theorised but never proven, has eluded detection for 85 years.21 Sep 01:28 AM
New ZealandThe extreme 'atmospheric river' behind this week's heavy rainMeteorologist says weather event is in-line with the expected effects of climate change.16 Aug 05:39 AM
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 ZealandFocus: Fog blankets Auckland while winter blast brings big chillFog continues to blanket Auckland while heavy snow warnings have been put in place across the South Island as a cold blast sweeps up Aotearoa. Video / George Heard / NZ HeraldWatch08 Aug 12:57 AM
TravelWant to see the world's tallest tree? It will cost you $8000Natural wonders don't come cheap in America.04 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 4 August, 2022 The big question around our plan to tackle climate change, friendly fire at parliament and brazen building site thieves risking lives in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Aug 07:33 PM
WorldJapan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, triggering evacuationThe Meteorological Agency has raised the eruption alert to the highest level.25 Jul 12:05 AM
New ZealandQuake early warning system: Would Kiwis use it properly?Quake early warning systems give crucial seconds to prepare. Would we do the right thing?24 Jul 04:35 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
WorldFirst image coming from Nasa's new space telescopeDeepest view of the cosmos ever captured, close to the dawn of our universe.11 Jul 06:27 PM
Travel'Botanical wonder': World's largest lily found hiding in public gardenFor the last 177 years it has been growing right under their noses.05 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandFocus: NZ hit with a week of wild weatherWild weather has battered most of the country this week from rain, wind to even snow, but as NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll explains it might not be a sign of what’s to come. Video / George Heard / SuppliedWatch14 Jun 01:17 AM
New ZealandHow communities will prepare for Alpine Fault line earthquakeHow communities will prepare for Alpine Fault line earthquake. Made with Funding from NZ On Air. Video / North and SouthWatch26 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandRare 'Smeagol' slug foundDiscovery of slimy gravel maggot, named after Tolkein's Gollum, delights researchers.15 May 06:55 PM
