NZ astrophysicist in discovery that could change what we understand about the universe.

"We are making progress ... But we have still got a long way to go."

Nearly two years into the war, are we any closer to being rid of predators by 2050?

"Britain's strictest teacher" says the old ways work best.

University sees no sign of upturn in teacher trainees, so it's cutting 23 staff.

'Motherhood penalty' is worse for mothers who take more than a year off paid work.

New research looking into whether marketing of 'healthy' products may harm our children.

NZ-led study that could help up to a third of all babies born gets a $2.8m boost from US.

Can caffeine help prevent developmental impairment in premature babies?

Students rally at Auckland University under a 'new university' banner.

Renowned chemist humbled to be joining a fellowship that includes her childhood heroes.

Foreign doctoral students have boosted NZ universities' academic rankings.

Racism towards Māori and Pacific patients is a concern says researcher.

An unusually shaped scientific research ship, Joides Resolution, is docked in Auckland.

A Mt Taranaki eruption could see fast-moving, hot ash flows spreading kilometres around.

We may be facing a bad winter for flu viruses and growing asthma problems.

The petition has at least 4000 signatures at the moment.

At least 1000 students are set to rally against the closures on Monday.

Report shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.

Sir David Attenborough wants NZ and Oz to document all species before it's too late.

Learning how to cook when young could be good for your health in the long run.

A Kiwi company's novel anti-ageing drug could play a big role in preventing heart disease.

Scientists simulate the moa's gut to cast doubt on key assumption about the extinct bird.

Some university students have been given permission to skip a test due to power outages.

What's pink hair to do with ability at science? Absolutely nothing, says Siouxsie Wiles.

COMMENT: Gun education for pre-schoolers should include the children's view.

Researchers to trial approach used in corporate world to help parents with 'screen-agers'.

"By 18 months, children expect individuals to take what that they deserve."

Animal psychologist Alex Taylor has shown how kea can co-operate to solve problems.

Warmer weather could make us prone to more foreign, disease-carrying mosquitos.