The killer whale was likely the same one that stranded in Whangarei Harbour last year.

The cause of death is not yet known, but photos show possible blunt force trauma to the head.

Tests of the contents of Auckland's sewers have revealed worryingly high rates of methamphetamine.

Kiwis are missing out on funding because they copy US-style pitches to investors.

Kiwi conservation secrets are being lent to Australia to help protect one of the world's rarest birds from extinction. The Norfolk

Kiwi scientists just helped reveal how newly-understood genes are likely to play a role in our bodies.

New Zealand universities have again scored high rankings in the annual QS World University Subject Rankings.

Massey students have broken a Guinness World Record for O'Week this year.

Chinese immigrant and only-child Chen Wang's biggest wish is to see his 60-year-old mother, Jie Qu, come through the Auckland Airport arrival hall.

Kiwi conflict resolution experts have slammed the country's "dangerous double standard" on the Israel-Palestine problem.

A reader has come upon a colourful find - and it took an evolutionary ecologist to tell us what the funky parasite is.

The word "holiday" gives the wrong impression that it's something good.

Thieves damage artwork set up as tribute to quake-hit Kaikoura.

COMMENT: This week I am cranky; spicy, radishy, salty, swashbuckling. Here's a quick and dirty summary of a few of the arguments I have had.

If you've ever noticed how the music of our charismatic tui is much more impressive when heard in the bush, you're not mistaken.

How narcissistic are Kiwis?

New Zealand Christmas dinner is not just about ham and turkey, but kimchi, lechon and tequila too, a Massey University sociologist says.

COMMENT: Concern has been raised in some quarters at the number of university chancellorship positions that are occupied by silly old men.

Worlds with the mass of Neptune are the most likely planet to form in the icy outer realms of planetary systems, scientists have found in a pioneering new study co-authored by Kiwi researchers.

A Green MP'S witty response to controversial church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki has taken out the public's vote for quote of the year.

Another vet has weighed into the debate about female vets saying women don't want to own their own practices because they "just want to come to work and go again".

Massey University's Chris Kelly has resigned after he said a female veterinary graduate was worth only "two-fifths"of a full-time veterinarian.

Massey University chancellor Chris Kelly said a woman graduate is less of a vet because she has to take time out for marriage and family.

Cows, guns and sex help give us plenty of quotable quotes for 2016.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is helping Massey University research into Ebola and other deadly diseases be received on the world stage.

Three workmen were hospitalised after a gas pipe was cut at Massey University in Palmerston North today.

Associate Professor Sarb Johal of Massey University's School of Psychology shares some tips on how to cope with quake-related stress and anxiety.

A decision will be made after daylight whether exams will still go ahead at Massey University's Wellington and Palmerston North campuses.

Kiwi experts are on the front lines fighting the "antibiotic apocalypse".

Concerns that students who could potentially be quality vets are being turned away has prompted Massey Uni to give the qualification a major overhaul.