Why do men and women suffer stress differently? Brain researchers aim to solve the puzzle.

Is there such a thing as "healthy" marketing for children? A new study aims to find out.

We talk to three experts about some diets making headlines in 2017.

An unstoppable kauri-killing disease may have been lurking here for centuries.

Nostalgia and Kiwi favourites combine for new ice-block in time for summer.

George Orwell's 1984 is all too real, but we only have ourselves to blame.

Up to 6000 New Zealand babies could benefit from the findings of a New Zealand study.

A programme has been developed to battle the "summer slump" in students' learning.

Kiwi researchers are developing a strong, anaesthetic as an opioid alternative

Data analysis and ancient artefacts offer fresh insights into NZ's pre-European history.

NZ-led team find what could be vital clue to treating Huntington's Disease for first time.

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.

Auckland's underground lava caves have been illuminated with incredible new images.

British Columbia turned down Nigel Murray's bid for a medical school in suburban Vancouver

Islands around NZ are being scoped for trials of a radical new gene technology.

Kiwi babies aren't being breastfed for as long as international guidelines recommend.

Artist Billy Apple has helped to prove that microbes in our faeces are unique identifiers.

Some polytechnics are reporting jumps of up to 19 per cent in early enrolments for 2018.

Ocean drones will probe the wild Cook Strait in new study dubbed "Project Cookie Monster".

Matire Harwood's grandfather once told her she'd be a doctor - a prophecy well fulfilled.

Researchers whose work has saved brain-injured babies have been honoured.

Baby boomers who accuse millennials of acting entitled might want to think again.

Genetic changes in "junk DNA" may be a missing link between type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Scholarship in memory of lawyer continues legacy of generosity five years after her death.

Kiwi researchers have helped reveal "probably" the world's oldest known tsunami victim.

Global warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.

Apple has bought local tech company Powerbyproxi for an undisclosed amount.

Innovation experts welcome new govt's high R&D target - but say it won't be easy to meet.

A2 milk prevents some symptoms of dairy intolerance and eases others, Kiwi research shows.