Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with precision while experiencing g-forces higher than those of fighter pilots.

A team of scientists led by The University of Western Australia has discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in the ...

Associate Professor of Entomology at Lincoln University Cor Vink said he had been told of two sightings of the Huntsman spider - nine months apart - in the Pandora suburb of Napier. Huntsman ...

An upgraded Eden Park is endorsed to be Auckland's main stadium and Auckland Hospital disestablishes hospital supporter roles. Video / NZ Herald, Getty A second sighting of a Huntsman spider in ...

Huntsman spiders are likely establishing themselves in Napier. But they’re not the only crawlies on the move, and more will come as the climate warms. Michaela Gower reports. A few years ago it ...