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

Former PM tells students she learnt more from her losses than her wins.

A young researcher is unravelling what could prove a crucial part of Alzheimer's disease.

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.

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.

The technology uses over 150 integrated sensors on a full-body "smart garment".

12 Questions: AUT senior law lecturer Khylee Quince backs a more Maori approach.

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.

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.

Divers around the world offer insights into how climate change might affect our oceans.

It began as a cosmic collision but ended in a chirp in an underground laboratory.

New Auckland study shows benefits of marine protected areas extend past their boundaries.

Auckland University is raising fees and cutting staff to meet a budgetary squeeze

Kiwi honours students head to New York to fundraise for spinal cord injury research.