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.

Many teachers are beginning to doubt the value of homework, a new survey has found.

Two Massey University students have working on the project with someone from Z Energy.

New recordings lay bare the underwater racket created by oil and gas industry's airguns.

We look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.

Mass coral bleaching may not be a death sentence for all of the reef systems it touches.

A top NZ scientist has helped define an intriguing and relatively new chemical element.

Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.

Why does the tui's song sound so much better in the morning? The answer will surprise you.

Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.

A baby has suffered irreparable brain damage because of a rare reaction to anaesthetic.

Some NZ deaths may have been prevented - but these were few of 1917's WW1 butcher's bill.

We're constantly told to prepare for disaster - but what if we can't afford to?

Most Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.

Malnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago

Kiwi scientists have captured the birth of a new gene in real-time evolution experiments.

The top 1000 universities list is out and Auckland University has tumbled down the ranks.

Joyce withdrew from two papers, did not complete five and failed one.

New lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.

Kiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.

When it comes to keeping your body clock in time, nothing beats exposure to natural light.

The chance discovery of a foot has led to history being rewritten.

Tech giant Oracle has funded an NZ project targeting a widely used programming language.

Primary school boys are falling further behind girls in literacy, but closing up in maths.

How much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?

Labour would give free driving lessons to every high school student.

Ever felt disappointment after opening a packet of chips and seeing half the bag is empty?

We call them our best friends, and fur babies, but do our pets really want to be with us?