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.

NZDF has no plans to scrap drones banned by the US.

Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about 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.

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.

Researchers say a Baby Friendly Workplace initiative needs to be developed.

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

Private school cost leap contrasts with falling state costs due to cheaper computers.

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.

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.

Briefings: Building spree creates a risk that development will exceed demand, TEC says.

Politicians, Shortland Street and a Rainbow Youth ad are among the quotes of the year.

National Standards have not stopped the reading slide, and may have accelerated it.

About 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go

The textiles could create a calming effect for those with the disorder, she said.