New ZealandAbnormal bill on wax-eye raises eyebrows"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.20 Jan 05:37 PM
WorldThousands marvel at 'ring of fire' solar eclipseAuthorities in Indonesia provided telescopes, special glasses to protect viewers' eyes.26 Dec 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of 2019: Skin discovered in NZ may help resurrect Tasmanian tigerSkin discovered in NZ may help to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger.22 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: People gather for a moment of silenceThe active volcano has hidden Itself as the nation prepares to mark a minute's silence.16 Dec 12:25 AM
World'It was terrible': Furious dad slams cruise ship operatorThe Ovation of the Seas cruise ship has arrived back in Sydney following the disaster.16 Dec 12:15 AM
EntertainmentTV naturalist David Bellamy is dead'Brilliant naturalist, broadcaster and character' well loved in NZ.11 Dec 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer CEO was investigated for bullying, report kept secretHigh-powered lawyer Maria Dew QC was brought in by the board to investigate.28 Nov 09:39 PM
WorldAlien comet soars through our solar systemSomething strange is sailing toward us. Something extraordinarily fast.28 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandAnimal adolescents and their human counterparts not so different: biologistEven animal adolescence is filled with teen drama and peer pressure.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow AI is about to take us back into NZ's weather pastA world-first project using AI could transform what we know about weather in NZ.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMercury rising: Celestial event thrills stargazersOne hundred stargazers watch the Transit of Mercury from historic Coromandel location.12 Nov 01:34 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonDo houseplants really clean the air in your home?COMMENT: Just open a window to improve indoor air quality, says new research.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Why plants panic when it rainsPlants have an intricate defence system and warn other organisms about potential danger.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo amount of planning can prepare NZ for a disasterDisaster officials have warned the effects will be felt far and wide.25 Oct 08:35 PM
WorldChurch and science get on better than everWhat moves the modern church's dedication to the discussion of scientific issues?18 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWhy scientists keep banging on about the Big BangDid the universe really begin with a Big Bang? And if so, is there evidence?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: GNS volcanologist Brad Scott on the current state of activity on White IslandFocus: GNS volcanologist Brad Scott on the current state of activity on White Island. Video / Alan GibsonWatch25 Sep 11:17 PM
WorldNanogirl: A coat of many cobwebsScientists are replicating nature's wonder-material, spider silk, to make clothing.20 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHuman evolution: The 'iconic' 3.8 million-year-old skullThe skull, probably a male's, belonged to a species called Australopithecus anamensis.29 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldEverything you thought you knew about gravity is wrongWhat you think you "know" is a series of illusions, making the universe more navigable.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClimate Voices: 15 Kiwis' hopes and fears in a warming worldFifteen Kiwis, in their own words, voice their hopes and fears for a warming world.19 Jul 09:22 AM
New ZealandMeet one of New Zealand's youngest authorsOlly Hills is NZ's 12-year-old cicada expert. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Jul 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Nikitine: NZ a gateway to science, peace and environmental protectionCOMMENT: New Zealand has a key role in the coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth.14 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Snowball the cockatoo shakes his groove thing - the bird that taught himself 14 dance movesSnowball not only has rhythm but is capable of creativity and spontaneity when he boogies.08 Jul 06:31 PM
WorldA trillion trees could save the planetThere's enough space for new trees to cover 9 million square kilometres.05 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandVolcanic alert level lowered on WhakaariThe Volcanic Alert Level on Whakaari White Island has returned to 1.01 Jul 12:04 AM
TravelBig changes for cruise ships in New ZealandMany cruise liners coming to New Zealand will need to adhere to tougher standards.30 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandPlague warning: Maps reveal extent of bush pest plagueOfficial maps reveal the vast swathe of wilderness under threat by this year's mega mast.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega-wave warning: The seven-storey Southern Ocean giantsThey roll across the Southern Ocean like towering monsters.07 Jun 05:00 PM
World'The Nation's T-Rex': How a mum's tramp led to an incredible discoveryIt only took 66 million years, but the T-Rex is "home".02 Jun 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMeet the man who ate his way around NZ's forestAucklander Robert Vennell set out to eat every edible native plant in the country.24 May 07:00 PM
TravelAmazing moa discovery: When can you see it?Kiwis who wish to witness the amazing discovery may only have to wait a few months.12 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm amazed': Swimmer's underwater moa footprint find 'internationally significant'Swimmer stumbles across moa footprints - a find expert describes as a 'career highlight'.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor a split second, a (simulated) particle went backwards in timeNYT: Computer algorithm acts like the Fountain of Youth - sort of.08 May 09:06 PM
