Jacinda Ardern wants to "sit down" with leaders of a study scaled back by a funding cut.

Sacha French's $41k student loan has become $80k; now her workmates have paid it off.

How to tackle the touchy issues that the PFNZ mission throws up? A new panel will try.

The death of Nasa's Cassini read like the glorious finale of a Hollywood movie hero.

Where the education system has room to improve

Nasa's Cassini, soon to perish, has made an incredible contribution to science, Kiwis say.

Confused by this election's poll swings? Professor Thomas Lumley answers some questions.

Driving an EV that charges as it moves around city streets could soon be reality.

Smokers who are Maori or whanau of Maori can be part of the free trial to quit the habit.

Drawing a simple spiral can determine whether or not a person has Parkinson's.

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

New Zealand's Professor Bruce Houghton has won the rarely-bestowed Thorarinsson Medal.

Short bursts of intensive exercise can boosts kids' brain power, new Kiwi-led study shows.

High-fat diets are bad for bone health - especially for those born small or too early.

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

Why do some people not wear seatbelts? An expert explains.

William Yan will keep NZ passport because Labour Minister already knew of 'concerns'.

Experts are calling for better male role models and more critical thinking.

Kiwi motion-sensor technology is helping sports stars to recover from injuries.

Study in NZ and Aussie reveals acupuncture can help combat period pain in sufferers.

Auckland's volcanic past has been pieced back together, revealing explosive surprises.

NZ study raises possibility fresh fish oil may aid children of overweight pregnant women.

A Kiwi trial is exploring how Viagra may help underweight babies before and after birth.

Some New Zealand insects literally freeze solid over the cold months - and survive.

COMMENT: Climate change debate will miss the calm, sceptical voice of Chris de Freitas.

Science innovators have been recognised at our top awards for bringing research to market.

The final part of the Herald's French Connection series looks at unlocking green spaces.

An obesity study that will breath-test thousands of Kiwi kids is off to a promising start.

How can Auckland make its transport network greener?

NZ scientist Associate Professor Chris de Freitas has died after a struggle with cancer.