A top NZ scientist has helped define an intriguing and relatively new chemical element.

DNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.

New Auckland study shows benefits of marine protected areas extend past their boundaries.

One bird's plumage is compared to one of David Bain's infamous jerseys.

A dramatic change in sea ice could hamper a major NZ scientific expedition in Antarctica.

A researcher was surprised to find traces of a class of pesticides in NZ honey samples.

The fiery, dramatic history of New Zealand's north has been retold by a veteran geologist.

Scientists are to begin a seafloor probe of what's arguably our biggest natural threat.

Auckland is home to many endangered species. Here's how locals can help save 10 of them.

Tens of thousands of by-the-wind-sailors, or velella, first appeared on Blaketown Beach.

The space agency highlights five different lines of evidence pointing to the existence.

Nano-machines injected into humans to heal quicker could become reality within 20 years.

Drug addiction isn't about bad habits, fear of withdrawal... It's about the brain.

Delve into the depths of the Big Pacific without taking a foot off land.

Beneath New Zealand's surface is a trove of historical relics from millions of years ago.

The placenta isn't a superfood. Eating it is risky, 'borderline cannablism' expert says.

Turbulence during flights tipped to get worse thanks to global warming.

A new tool allows Aucklanders to work out how much rooftop solar panels could save them.

Kiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.

A NZ study will investigate how pathogens like deadly Ebola jump from animals to humans.

A Kiwi scientist has helped re-write the history of Australia's ancient giant birds.

One sneaky heron fan has made more than 100 bogus votes in the Bird of the Year contest.

Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.

Smart tech enabling cars to talk to other vehicles could slash road deaths and injuries.

Why does the tui's song sound so much better in the morning? The answer will surprise you.

Scientists liken bizarre whale discovery to uncovering 'a fossil kangaroo in Scotland'.

Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.

It turns out we can live quite easily without several major organs.

A native wasp has been named after an atoning Harry Potter villain to help its reputation.

In the long term, ash ejected from Mount Agung can positively impact agriculture.