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

Researchers are hopeful a new test will detect kidney damage reliably and early.

DNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.

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

Kiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.

Climate change a bigger migration factor than income and freedom combined, NZ study finds.

Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.

Scientists liken bizarre whale discovery to uncovering 'a fossil kangaroo in Scotland'.

Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.

NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.

Some NZ deaths may have been prevented - but these were few of 1917's WW1 butcher's bill.

Drone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.

Researchers seek causes of decline in teens' risky behaviours

A vitamin-mineral treatment could help kids with ADHD, new Kiwi-led research suggests.

Otago University students may face expulsion after "sadistic" flat initiation rituals.

Could a volcanic eruption in Bali mean a cooler spring and summer for New Zealand?

A NZ study bringing augmented reality to spectators could change the way we watch sports.

Fears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants

Malnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago

Scorned boss upset former employee had a boyfriend sent 48-page email to her classmates.

Early man's shift to agriculture led to poorer health for mothers and babies, study finds.

Gas-guzzling bugs in extreme New Zealand environments could help combat climate change.

While too late for Katie Archer, Kiwi research into a rare disease could help other kids.

Tomorrow's genetic testing technology will forever change womens' experience of pregnancy.

Canterbury residents living in quake-damaged homes were at higher risk of heart attack.

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

Kiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.

Why are our children dying from Third World diseases linked to unhealthy homes?

As soon as it gets cold, hospitals struggle with 'waves' of sick children.

COMMENT:With many living in rental accommodation, we should be debating housing standards.