Meet the weird 'living fossil' fish that lives 100 years, pregnant for five
Coelacanths were thought extinct until they were found alive in 1938 off South Africa.
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Take a look inside Antarctica NZ's new base
Antarctica NZ takes us on a virtual tour inside the Scott Base redevelopment. Video / Supplied
Super blood moon: 'Spectacular' sight for NZ next week
Wednesday's total lunar eclipse will also coincide with what is known as a supermoon.
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.
40 days and 40 nights: French isolation study ends
Ever wonder what it would feel like to hide away in a dark cave for 40 days?
Rongoā Māori: Plant chemical found in kōwhai helps smokers quit
A chemical found in the kōwhai may offer a cheaper medicine to help people quit smoking.
Heads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitation
Biologists call Monday's study a case of the most extreme regeneration on Earth.
Following major quakes off NZ, questions remain about how they might be linked
Three major earthquakes ruptured along the Tonga Kermadec subduction zone.
From 31 countries to a London backyard, Attenbrough tours the planet
From his home, David Attenborough shows viewers 'A Perfect Planet'
'Doomsday' glacier melting from the inside
Channels around the Thwaites glacier are melting the massive ice shelf with warm water.
NZ's warming seas: Is another 'marine heatwave' coming?
With coastal waters running unusually warm, is another big "marine heatwave" on the cards?
'The trail is quite cold now': Inside the hunt for the Covid source in Auckland
After nearly 2 weeks, the source of infection for the Auckland cluster remains a mystery.
Focus: Dramatic scenes at Avondale tree protest
Two police officers raced to avoid a falling tree while a protester rushed to scale it. Video / Michael Craig / Nick Young
Hundreds of elephants are mysteriously dying in Botswana
Botswana is a stronghold for Africa's remaining 400,000 elephants.
Heavy rain only increases dam levels by 1%
Auckland’s deluge over Queen’s Birthday weekend only increased water storage by 1 per cent. Video / Watercare
Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington
Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington harbour this week. Video / Sarah Day
Nasa claims time runs backwards in parallel universe
One theory suggests two universes were formed at the moment of the Big Bang.
Smoke trail over Queenstown possible meteor
Queenstown resident Matt Wilcox was lucky enough to witness what was probably a meteor on Wednesday evening. Video / Matthew Willcox
Wild Eyes 10: Nature Warrior
Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.
Wild Eyes 9: Neighbourhood Nature Map
Join Christian and Nova (and their buddies Poppy and Ruby) for the lockdown low-down on how to make a cool Neighbourhood Nature Map.
Wild Eyes Episode 8: Crystals
Wild Eyes Episode 8: Crystals. Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.
Wild Eyes Episode 6: Caveman
Wild Eyes Episode 6: Caveman. Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.
Wild Eyes Episode 5: Fire Pit
Wild Eyes Episode 5: Fire Pit. Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.
Wild Eyes Episode 4: Slime Time
Wild Eyes Episode 4: Slime Time. Wild Eyes is a free NZ website that provides awesome digital rewards to kids for completing fun backyard nature missions. Wild Eyes missions are designed to be completed at home or in a classroom and are perfect for weekend or holiday activities. Funded by NZ On Air, MBIE's Nation of Curious Minds and UNESCO.
Wolfgang Knorr: The age of stability is over
A stable climate underpins much of modern civilisation - and we can learn from Covid-19.
NZ needs its own Covid-19 vaccine programme, scientists say
Vaccines made overseas could be hard to source if other countries hoard supplies.
Turtles the size of a car once roamed the Earth
New research reveals the discovery if a now-extinct freshwater turtle in South America
The Conversation: A little dirt can be a fine thing
Exposure to infections doesn't protect against allergies, but getting into nature might.
Good news at last for Australian tourism from Barrier Reef
Scientists have discovered dozens of new corals on the world's largest barrier reef.
Abnormal bill on wax-eye raises eyebrows
"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.
Thousands marvel at 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
Authorities in Indonesia provided telescopes, special glasses to protect viewers' eyes.
Best of 2019: Skin discovered in NZ may help resurrect Tasmanian tiger
Skin discovered in NZ may help to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger.