Scientists who witness deaths of 200,000 antelope in 2015 still haunted by the scene.

Oil surveys may impact the foraging habits of korora in the South Taranaki Bight.

Dr Andrea Byrom says things aren't looking good for our prized native plants and animals.

New photos reveal an abundance of life in the freezing waters beneath Antarctica's ice.

Ridding NZ of rats and possums will be good for us, as well as our prized native wildlife.

NZ once home to a burrowing bat three times the size of the average bat today.

Here's one relative you're probably glad didn't pop round for Christmas.

Worried about the absence of cicada clicks? Don't be - the show will be starting soon.

The 3m shark was spotted close to shore at Te Arai Pt in Auckland.

Our NZ wrens are famously tiny - but they could be key to answering some big questions.

We look at 10 species Kiwis might be lucky enough to see out in the wild this summer.

Weta Workshop & Te Papa's blockbuster Bug Lab exhibition opens at Auckland Zoo.

Cafe estimates $1000 loss of sugar a year to birds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

How 3000 golden retrievers could help all canines enjoy longer lives.

Given the margins of error, the shark could have been born 500 years ago.

New Zealand scientists have found a new hope against a tide of invasive pests.

Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.

From rockets and earthquakes to weather chaos, here are the top science stories of 2017.

Is it a dinosaur, or is it a duck? Meet the raptor's waddling, swimming, killer cousin.

In his final episode, the true scale of man's impact on the planet is laid bare.

There's a new twist to the perennial argument about which is smarter, cats or dogs.

Has the age-old debate finally been settled? What is the truth about cats and dogs?

Auckland's sun-loving leopard seal Owha has a new mate to share the summer with.

These sneaky creatures disguise themselves as females to get the girls.

Weta Workshop & Te Papa's blockbuster Bug Lab exhibition to open at Auckland Zoo.

Wellington Zoo staff were paying close attention during a140kg lioness' root canal op.

18 staff at Wellington Zoo were paying close attention to a 140kg lioness as she underwent dental work. The 16-year-old Djembe was under anaesthetic for a root canal operation. Video/Ruby Spink

A heartbreaking scene in Blue Planet is prompting viewers to ditch plastic bags.

A pet dog can make your life not only happier, but longer. Here's the science behind it.

Would you want a spider web inside your ear? Probably not. But it could help hearing aids.