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
TravelSurvival of the fattest: America's fattest bear is about to be crownedThey might look like overstuffed teddybears, but there's nothing cuddly about them.09 Oct 07:53 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 ZealandStunning southern lights delight stargazersSouth Islanders get their best glimpse of an aurora since 2015.27 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldGlobal warming all at seaRecord heat is raising ocean temperatures to new levels and experts are concerned.17 Aug 05:00 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: The best way to get bad newsOdd as it sounds, already being distressed makes it easier to absorb bad news.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientists: risk of Earth entering 'hothouse' climateA new study has warned the planet could descend into a devastating "hothouse climate".07 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandNZ scientist walking in Darwin's footstepsIn the name of science, Luis Ortiz-Catedral has been hunting snakes on an active volcano.29 Jul 04:49 AM
TechnologyEver put your keys in the fridge? Here's whyHave you ever put your car keys in the fridge while leaving milk on the outside?27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'Mr Moa' protests to PM over Te Papa restructureA renowned scientist has complained to the PM over Te Papa's proposed restructure.24 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandFluke of a spectacle awes lucky Auckland whale-watchersMove over Whale-ington - Auckland has its big mammal news to brag about.18 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandReconstructing the fearsome Haast's eagleDigitally reconstructing the huge Haast's eagle could help save birds that still remain.15 Jul 04:02 AM
TravelPenguins' romantic South African beach stroll goes viralThis achingly cute video of penguins has surfaced, apparently holding hands.10 Jul 02:50 AM
TravelPrizewinning photos showcase nature's beautyThe incredible winning shots of a prestigious nature photo contest are revealed.26 Jun 12:02 AM
WorldWhat it looks like when humans vanishIn the end "nature is stronger than man," says photographer Jonk Jimenez.22 Jun 09:32 PM
TravelWhy we still don't understand turbulenceWhile most of us have experienced it, the science around turbulence isn't well understood.21 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhere did the Pacific's first dogs come from?Kiwi scientists have used DNA to find out how the first pooches arrived in the Pacific.21 Jun 01:44 AM
New ZealandHow an Auckland blow would hit underground infrastructureHow would lava like that devastating Hawaii affect Auckland's underground networks?20 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandWhat everyday chemicals are Kiwis being exposed to?Lead - at safe levels - was found in the blood of all Kiwis surveyed in a major new study.19 Jun 12:47 AM
New ZealandCoral reefs growing slower than sea-level riseAnother potential problem posed for low-lying tropical islands under climate change.17 Jun 01:17 AM
TechnologyCuriosity rover's finds fuel quest for life on MarsNasa discovery of ancient organic material revives scientists' hopes.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Another Easter Island mystery solvedHow did Easter Island's statues get hats? And what can it teach us about climate change?08 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldScientists head to HawaiiHawaii has scientists wide-eyed, eager to advance what's known about volcanos.08 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWhy science of Jurassic Park is a mammoth askDinosaur's too old to resurrect but there's hope for birds.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter 20 million years, kauri are officially 'threatened'They've dominated our forests for 20 million years. Now kauri are officially threatened.05 Jun 04:38 AM
New ZealandHow the ChCh Earthquake 'fused' residents to their cityResearchers have explored the "identity fusion" forged by the Christchurch Earthquake.04 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandDinosaur-killing asteroid also wiped out forests, birdsForests and birds living in them were also wiped out by the dinosaur-killing K–Pg event.03 Jun 04:38 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwis behind the world's biggest rodent eradication9000km away from home, Miriam Ritchie and her dogs helped make South Georgia rodent-free.02 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldNasa's probe discovers dunes on PlutoNasa's New Horizons probe gave us the best look at Pluto yet.01 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleDoes cannabis cure cancer?It's natural, man. But what are its capabilities? An expert extracts fact from fiction.28 May 09:18 PM
New Zealand12 Questions with Dr Bruce CampbellDr Bruce Campbell led the team of scientists that saved the kiwifruit industry from Psa.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFootage reveals stunning clarity of famous NZ springsFootage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.24 May 11:32 PM
TechnologyDrying rivers can help drive climate change - studyDry rivers like Canterbury's could be making a hidden contribution to climate change.21 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandNZ's new under-sea quake lab now in actionTwo sub-seafloor quake labs begin "listening" to NZ's high-risk Hikurangi Subduction Zone.17 May 05:00 PM
