Models are increasingly suggesting NZ may be hit by what's left of Tropical Cyclone Gita.

US scientists have revealed the nuclear DNA make-up of NZ's long-lost little bush moa.

Many smokers prefer the ritual of the "real" thing to an inauthentic replacement.

Experts are cautioning Kiwis against diving into an "idiotic" natural health craze.

Surgeons could face disciplinary action if they operate without consent.

Local and Central Government should increase the number of drinking fountains.

The last time summer was running this hot, Nazis ran Germany. What's been the difference?

Increasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.

Mining untapped health data could help tackle one of the biggest killers of our elderly.

Scientists shed new light on powerful 2012 undersea eruption north of NZ.

Otago University excludes group after vomiting and head shaving occurred during initiation

The research showed 95 per cent of play equipment in 50 playgrounds had no shade cover.

In our Science Made Simple series, we talk to leading cancer researcher Dr Parry Guilford.

Kiwi four-year-olds appear to be resisting the rising tide of obesity, new findings show.

Study targeting Maori and Pacific kids could lead to better treatment for killer disease.

Understanding prehistoric global warming events could tell us much about Earth's future.

Why do we over-eat? NZ scientists hope to pinpoint the cause of eating for pleasure.

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

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

It turns out wonder-app isn't the best helper when it comes to sexual health advice.

Officials don't know how they will allocate funding that was based on national standards.

US military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.

New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.

These sneaky creatures disguise themselves as females to get the girls.

"We can't just do one part of society and not include the other parts of society."

A new breed of schools is taking kids out of classrooms and letting them go wild.

Herald investigation: More and more children treated in hospital for severe dental decay.

Eighty per cent of those unhealthy hoarders are women.

A sea creature that regenerates an entire new body may mean big things for human healing.

Pro-vice-chancellor Professor Richard Baker has responded to criticism from the TEU.