Science & Environment

There's "absolute outrage" in the community and calls for quad bikes to be banned from beaches following the deaths.

With fewer than 1000 Australasian bittern left NZ-wide, the public's help is vital to "improve their chances of survival".

The pair came close to harming something that was "probably priceless in a literal sense", judge says.

Victoria University researchers have discovered a surprising number of animal ecosystems in Wellington's shallow waters. Audio

Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...

The first rocky planet ever spotted orbiting a burned out star called a white dwarf offers a glimpse of what may be in store for Earth billions of years from now.

An independent weather forecaster says merging MetService and NIWA is a smart decision, but many challenges remain for the sector. Audio

A Wellington woman says the city's new cycle lanes are opening up a world of possibilities of what can be achieved without motor vehicles.

NZ's fashion industry is facing serious long-term problems, including the influx of cheap, shoddy clothing and way too much waste.

However, the South Waikato town of Tokoroa is still one of the worst in the country when it comes to hazardous particles in the air.

The time for MPs to consider the bill has also been shortened because the government wants the change passed by the end of the year.

The annual shift to conserve water as rainfall decreases in summer starts on Sunday.

Ask a forensic scientist to recommend a crime show that accurately portrays their work and they'll probably tell you they can't. Video, Audio

"Our states, maritime zones, and rights remain intact under international law, no matter the rising seas; we are here to stay." Audio

Anxiety starts with thoughts in the brain that then trigger physical symptoms. Researchers are exploring this brain-body connection and how treatments can help in different ways.

"Taking on a turtle requires 100 percent commitment," a DOC ranger says, and ones that escape in the wild can cause a lot of harm.

While groups across Tasman are supportive of proposed cat management requirements, many are seeking greater controls.