PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Awful situation': Kyle Whorrall's mum, deputy mayor attend auction for bus stop attack victimDozens of people placed bids on items to help support Kyle Whorrall's family. 04 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland bus stop killing: Mum honours 'brilliant, gentle' sonA memorial service for the student will be held at St Johns Bush, Auckland, on Monday.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park09 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandBringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ's restored urban forests08 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why do some Kiwis flout prevention measures?Why do some Kiwis still refuse to get Covid-19 tests, wear masks or stay home when sick?17 Apr 08:48 PM
KahuMāori 50 per cent more likely to die from Covid-19, says new studyFindings show why Māori will likely have a significantly higher Covid-19 death rate.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy longer lockdown made beating outbreak 10% more likelyAuckland's lockdown extension just made beating the outbreak 10% more likely. But how?24 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandDead, washed up rats to be sent for toxicology testingThe theory that it was 1080 is highly unlikely, a DOC manager says.10 Nov 07:35 PM
EnvironmentLocal Focus: 1080 debate rages on1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.03 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandTensions as council mulls future of popular Waitākere RangesProposal to keep much of the regional park closed - but not everyone agrees.27 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandWhat gives manuka honey its magic ingredient?Scientists suspect microbes might be responsible for lucrative manuka honey's X-factor.17 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandDoC looks into claim 1080 dropped on peopleDoC investigating claims that a helicopter pilot dropped 1080 on people.03 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne-two 1080 punch promising weapon in war on pestsScientists have found promise in a new pest-busting approach in a one-two punch of 1080.29 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandWhy garden birds are our 'backyard barometers'A new report is good news for the greenfinch - but worrying for the tiny waxeye.19 Jun 03:37 AM
KahuWhat early Māori can teach us about NZ's paradise lostThe tragic decline of NZ's native species was apparent even to our earliest settlers.16 Jun 11:32 PM
New ZealandCan NZ really kill every rat, possum and stoat?Nearly two years into the war, are we any closer to being rid of predators by 2050?02 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandSaving our native species comes with winners and losersWiping out our predators is good for our threatened species - yet some more than others.23 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandNZ 'unready for warming'Researchers say we need to find out which communities will be worst hit by climate change.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientists make their own moa gut to quash big theoryScientists simulate the moa's gut to cast doubt on key assumption about the extinct bird.18 Apr 01:13 AM
PoliticsWaimarino iwi launch trust, propose sanctuaryTreaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little told of iwi's situation and aspirations.14 Mar 05:00 AM
AgribusinessAttack squad of weevils releasedWorld first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandMyrtle rust found for first time on DOC landFungus can adversely affect myrtle species, including pohutukawa, manuka and kanuka.27 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandAncient NZ reconstructed - with moa pooSecrets hidden in ancient moa droppings give clues to the birds' feeding habits.12 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandBeetle blamed for boy's weird blistersA friend's Facebook post solved the mystery that doctors couldn't explain.16 Jan 09:12 PM
New Zealand50 questions about the environment: Our natureDr Andrea Byrom says things aren't looking good for our prized native plants and animals.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandScience Made Simple: Alex James on complex systemsIn our Science Made Simple series, we talk to mathematical modeller Dr Alex James.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKauri-killer may have been here for centuriesAn unstoppable kauri-killing disease may have been lurking here for centuries.17 Dec 01:40 AM
