Ocean swells have been driving a catastrophic disintegration of Antarctic ice shelves.

What happens in the next decade could determine the fate of Antarctica - and our coasts.

Warmer-water events can worsen the nutritional balance of fish, new study finds.

With plastic now being found in Antarctica's pristine waters, has action come too late?

Respected biochemist Professor Juliet Gerrard stepping into PM's science adviser role.

Malnourished juvenile humpback whale washed ashore on German beach, shocking scientists.

Nasa discovery of ancient organic material revives scientists' hopes.

Scientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu

How did Easter Island's statues get hats? And what can it teach us about climate change?

Lead exposure from Wellington's roofs may be harming the city's returning kākā.

In a dating age dominated by Tinder, NZ's bats prefer to do romance the old-fashioned way.

Curiosity has discovered ancient organics that have been preserved in rocks for billions of years. Source: NASA Goddard

Dinosaur's too old to resurrect but there's hope for birds.

Around 1.4 billion years ago, a day on Earth lasted just 18 hours, scientists say.

Male cave weta with longer legs are more likely to get the girl. Scientists explain why.

Mt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature rising in step with an increase in volcanic tremors.

Horizons Regional Council to spend $100,000 looking for sources of water contamination

Research suggests severe policies have an effect opposite to what was intended.

Scientists have discovered seismic warning signals that can precede an earthquake.

Is it possible to anticipate when New Zealand's next big volcano will blow?

Researchers have explored the "identity fusion" forged by the Christchurch Earthquake.

AgResearch scientists have been exploring the moods and personalities of farm animals, which could help us better understand and improve their welfare.​ Video - Aotearoa Science Agency

Flying telescope to study Milky Way centre and Saturn's moon, Titan

Yes, you can die from a broken heart.

"We are making progress ... But we have still got a long way to go."

Forests and birds living in them were also wiped out by the dinosaur-killing K–Pg event.

Tragic images of ocean life swimming in plastic belies a bigger problem, researchers say.

9000km away from home, Miriam Ritchie and her dogs helped make South Georgia rodent-free.

Nearly two years into the war, are we any closer to being rid of predators by 2050?

Single-use plastic bags had the lowest carbon footprint compared to alternatives