A renowned scientist has complained to the PM over Te Papa's proposed restructure.

Researcher reveals what impact an eruption in the city-wide volcanic field would have.

Top scientist sees future of foods combining high-power plant proteins with meat and dairy

Christianity's spread across the Pacific offers valuable insights into human behaviour.

COMMENT: As Kiwis age, some companions and carers won't be humans.

Professor Shaun Hendy remembers his late friend and visionary mentor, Sir Paul Callaghan.

The eruption lasted for 40 seconds and saw mud and steam spurt into the air.

COMMENT: Shift work has been shown to impact the health, social life and sleep quality.

That first memory you have of being a baby is likely an illusion you formed in later life.

Move over Whale-ington - Auckland has its big mammal news to brag about.

Red sky at night: why the proverb rings true

A new review suggests long-chain omega 3 supplements do little for heart protection.

Thousands of lives could be saved with world-first research from New Zealand.

A scientist is worried councils are struggling to get started on sea level rise planning.

NZ scientist joins criticism of US study of skeleton famed for its alien-like appearance.

Kelp's 20,000km Antarctic journey: our last wilderness isn't so remote after all. / Supplied

Kelp's 20,000km drift to Antarctica stirs worry over plastic reaching pristine continent.

Two researchers have proposed an alternative to NZ's 2050 goal - but DoC's not convinced.

Digitally reconstructing the huge Haast's eagle could help save birds that still remain.

The biggest quake in nearly a century struck nine years ago today. But we've forgotten it.

"It's a brand new vision on what's happening in the universe."

Professor Robertson, a world-renowned paediatric geneticist based at the University of Otago, has been helping unravel rare genetic disorders affecting countless families. Photo / Supplied​

World-renowned Kiwi researcher Stephen Robertson is offering hope to families everywhere.

Humpbacks stocks are growing and are now 50 per cent of the pre-whaling population.

COMMENT: Scientists believe they might understand how cars can make us drowsy.

Unplugged holidays could soon become a big part of the tourism industry, study finds.

Could the origins of life be discovered in Rotorua? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mars is paying its closest visit for the next 17 years, making the planet appear bigger.

A visiting Emmy-winning documentary-maker shares some tips on combating fake news.

Haematologists discover favourable response to the antibiotic "completely by chance".