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Great Barrier Reef's coral cover shrinks

Coral cover in the Great Barrier Reef has been reduced to half of what it was in the 1980s, an alarming new study has found.

GE milk breakthrough

New Zealand scientists have genetically engineered a cow that may be the first in the world to produce hypo-allergenic high-protein milk.

Teacher considers legal action

A Northland science teacher dismissed after he supported a gay rights protest at the Catholic school is considering legal action.

Preserving 'The Last Ocean'

Ship continues Sir Peter Blake's ocean work

A two-and-a-half year expedition by the ship on which Sir Peter Blake was murdered continues his work under the oceans.

Scientists smell a rat over GM study

Teacher fired over protest

A Northland teacher who was suspended last month after he supported a pro-gay protest at the Catholic College he taught at has lost his job.

'God particle': Pays to ask questions

Alan Perrott talks to an adopted Aucklander whose obsession with knowing how and why has helped solve one of humanity’s greatest unknowns.

Editorial: Judge's refreshing ruling

A scathing judgment backing Niwa represents a damning of climate sceptics' crusade.