Crucial clues about the contamination of our coasts may be hiding in an unlikely place.

Jane Wrightson is one of the people receiving an award from Massey University tomorrow.

At least 12 horses at a national equestrian event have become ill from dehydration.

Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A group of young Kiwis have helped make new discoveries in NZ's Kermadec Islands.

A new study will help rescuers determine which whales to save first in mass strandings.

Meth now the drug of choice according to Northland criminal lawyer.

Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.

We need sleep to stay healthy - but many Kiwis aren't getting enough of it.

An Auckland priest tells Cherie Howie how and why he drives out demons.

Alcoholics who smoke face an uphill battle when they go into detox.

Universities want the Government to stump up with extra cash.

Macy Duxfield got scholarships, did university papers in Year 13

West Auckland siblings could come face-to-face at FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

Councillor calls of Cycling New Zealand to put money where its mouth is.

NZ scientists raise questions over US study linking 2007 eruption to tidal cycles.

Scientists have been baffled to discover the first-ever male NZ stick insect - in the UK.

Even bacteria have memories - and learning how could help us fight superbugs in future.

Low fat or full cream? Despite official guidelines, most Kiwi toddlers drink the latter.

Former lifeguard tired of pleading with parents to supervise kids, so she designed an app.

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

Virus will be pitted against pathogen in a new effort to help our hard-working honeybees.

New Zealander of the Year the late Paul Callaghan

Kiwi scientists are building software that can pick out birds by hearing their songs.

In our Science Made Simple series, we talk to Massey's Professor Peter Schwerdtfeger.

In our Science Made Simple series, we talk to top microbiologist Dr Heather Hendrickson.

It's easy - but risky - to forget basic food safety during holidays, expert says.

An unstoppable kauri-killing disease may have been lurking here for centuries.

What could an NZ living wage look like? Researchers are now investigating the concept.

Feeling beat by the heat? Scientists share some tips on how to help our bodies adapt.