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Great Barrier among 'arks' to save world's most threatened species

Five NZ islands in global list of offshore havens to save Earth's most threatened species.

1080 drop wiped out 90pc of deer on Molesworth block

A bungled 1080 drop on a Molesworth Station block accidentally killed 90 per cent of deer.

How nose bugs might prevent kids' glue ear

The solution to glue ear could lie with bugs in our noses, scientists say.

Myth debunked: Proof that we do grow brain cells as we age

The study may also prove a crucial fresh starting point for an Alzheimer's cure.

Global energy experts release grim findings

Energy demand around the world grew by the most rapid increase in a decade.

Environment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate change

Biological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.

Scientists unravel 'most complex ever' Kaikōura quake

Scientists have unravelled the 7.8 Kaikōura Earthquake - the most complex ever recorded.

The DNA test that could blow Maddie McCann case wide open

Leading DNA expert believes he can answer forensic question baffling investigators.

Whale song recordings aid recovery of rare ocean giant

Whale song recordings aid recovery of rare ocean giant.

Editorial: The climate must change

Clearly some people are having trouble understanding this: Climate change is real.

Nanogirl: An excercise in improving health

COMMENT: Even one hour of exercise per week reduces the risk of an early death.

NZ scientists call for moratorium on human genome editing

Shock at a rogue Chinese experiment sparks a call for international rulebook.

Kindergarten kids join strike for climate

Waihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.

Jay Kuten: Politicians lame and stupid

I've been looking for signs of intelligent life in Parliament and it's been a hard slog.

Letters: He made his mark

I'd expect the local bastion of news to report all news, even about its own organisation.

Is there life on Mars? Kiwi scientists join the hunt

Kiwis are helping answer one of the most tantalising questions facing science.

Research team 'wakes up' woolly mammoth cells

New findings indicate that the resurrection of mammoths is not a fantasy.

James Renwick: Dauntless hope in the face of a climate catastrophe

It must be depressing being a climate scientist in 2019. But James Renwick perseveres.