New ZealandLand before time: 34 million years of NZ historyKiwi scientists have reconstructed more than 34 million years of our climate - including a period when New Zealand was up to 8C warmer - using 2000 samples of fossilised tree pollen.02 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandScientists hopeful about albatross numbersScientists just back from an annual white-capped albatross census in the remote and windswept subantarctic islands are hopeful for the welfare of the iconic endemic seabirds.29 Jan 07:38 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists bound for Auckland IslandsScientists are this week heading to the subantarctic Auckland Islands for an annual survey of white-capped albatross and New Zealand sea lion numbers in the remote and windswept region.17 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandSummer Science: The battle for our islandsScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to Auckland Uni conservation ecologist Dr James Russell about the challenge to sweep islands clear of pest predators.10 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Charman: Our forgotten islesCOMMENT: Tiny little specks of land hundreds of kilometres from New Zealand may hold key secrets about the future of our planet.23 Dec 05:44 PM
New Zealand'He's a fly-boy, a hero, a Kiwi legend'John Funnell was the search-and-rescue pilot who has saved the lives of thousands of victims, clocking up a staggering 19,000 hours of flight time.12 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandHigh-tech drones to capture whale dataFlying drones close enough to southern right whales to catch some of the bugs they blow out will help tell scientists more about the effects climate change is having on the planet.17 Jul 04:56 AM
New ZealandSouthern expedition offered adventureI spent last week in the Auckland Islands, where only a few people get to go. DoC, the Navy and universities send people down a few times a year.09 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelSub-Antarctic Islands: Call of the wildThe marine animals and birdlife on the remote sub-Antarctic Islands captivate Isobel Marriner.03 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMarine life better protectedKaikoura's world-renowned wild marine environment will be better protected by a new marine reserve.15 Mar 10:54 PM
TravelSub-Antarctic: A graveyard of vesselsThe harsh Auckland Islands claimed many a ship and their crews, finds Paul Charman.11 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew marine reserves: Protecting paradiseThere's no signpost to say you're nearing New Zealand's subantarctic islands, but a welcome that's a little more dramatic.04 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelCampbell Island: Lords of the skiesJim Eagles discovers that on the sub-Antarctic islands, great birds rule the roost.18 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelCampbell Island, New ZealandThis sub-Antarctic outpost, 660km south of Bluff, is the southernmost piece of New Zealand territory and home to a 106-year-old Norwegian spruce recognised by the <i>Guinness Book of Records</i> as the world's loneliest tree. 18 Jan 10:39 AM
OpinionGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Changing times in frozen southNext month, Gareth Morgan will lead an expedition of 40 everyday Kiwis to Antarctica. The last of a 3-part series analyses the impact on wildlife of climate change and the race for resources.03 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandSelfless Kiwis recognised at awardsNew Zealanders who risked their lives to save others have been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.13 Apr 05:30 AM
TravelAuckland Island: Where Rambo rulesWatch out for the sea lions when you're on the Auckland Islands, warns Jim Eagles.21 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelEnderby Island: City at world's endJim Eagles visits the remote Sub-Antarctic islands and finds thriving populations of rare birds and wildlife, as well as breathtaking flora.08 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelMacquarie Island: A long way from everywhereJim Eagles is granted rare access to the lonely but lovely Sub Antarctic islands.21 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelMacquarie Island: South WestiesJim Eagles braves rough seas, icebergs and whipping rain to get to know some of the amusing inhabitants of the Sub-Antarctic islands.31 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandParakeets breeding near Auckland surprises expertThe native parakeet, the Kakariki, has caused excitement amongst researchers after breeding on Motutapu in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.04 Dec 12:24 AM
New ZealandIcebergs spark shipping warningsWarnings are in place to protect ships from running into a group of icebergs approaching New Zealand.25 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandIceberg on its way to our shoresA massive iceberg spotted southwest of New Zealand by scientists working on Macquarie Island could be moving closer.07 Nov 03:00 PM
