New ZealandTop honour for NZ supervolcano expertRutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.10 Oct 09:30 AM
New Zealand'Astonishing' find reveals whale of a taleScientists liken bizarre whale discovery to uncovering 'a fossil kangaroo in Scotland'.09 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandBycatch 'key driver' in NZ sea lion decline - studyScientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.09 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandDeadly mystery: what makes cancer spread?An NZ study aims to crack an enduring mystery surrounding cancer - what makes it spread.07 Oct 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Life-changing consequences' for urinating on studentA student was reportedly urinated on and covered in vomit at a party.06 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandNZ eliminates measles and rubellaNZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.05 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow did disease add to NZ's blackest year?Some NZ deaths may have been prevented - but these were few of 1917's WW1 butcher's bill.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrone-lasers to 'map and zap' pesky weedsDrone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.04 Oct 01:27 AM
New ZealandSnapchat or a smoke, is that the choice?Researchers seek causes of decline in teens' risky behaviours03 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandVitamin-mineral treatment could help ADHD kidsA vitamin-mineral treatment could help kids with ADHD, new Kiwi-led research suggests.02 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandDrunken initiation labelled 'sadistic'Otago University students may face expulsion after "sadistic" flat initiation rituals.29 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandCould a Bali eruption mean a cooler NZ summer?Could a volcanic eruption in Bali mean a cooler spring and summer for New Zealand?29 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandNZ researchers to 'revolutionise' sports gamesA NZ study bringing augmented reality to spectators could change the way we watch sports.27 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandRock collapse shunts Mt Cook hut 9 metresFears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants27 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandCould we breed a better bee?Could we breed better bees? That's the goal of a new $6.3m genetic study.24 Sep 01:50 AM
New ZealandGP clinics struggle with training demandMany general practices, crucial for schooling junior doctors, are at training capacity.21 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandMalnutrition puts more children into hospitalMalnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Intimate' email: Scorned manager fined $11kScorned boss upset former employee had a boyfriend sent 48-page email to her classmates.13 Sep 09:29 AM
EnvironmentKiwi puts twist on ancient history of agricultureEarly man's shift to agriculture led to poorer health for mothers and babies, study finds.12 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandExtreme NZ bugs could help fight climate changeGas-guzzling bugs in extreme New Zealand environments could help combat climate change.12 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandMother: Can Katie even hear me?While too late for Katie Archer, Kiwi research into a rare disease could help other kids.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow genetic testing will change pregnancy foreverTomorrow's genetic testing technology will forever change womens' experience of pregnancy.08 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandQuake damage raised heart attack riskCanterbury residents living in quake-damaged homes were at higher risk of heart attack.08 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandTop universities revealed as Auckland uni suffers a 'big blow'The top 1000 universities list is out and Auckland University has tumbled down the ranks.05 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandStudy finds new 'natural killer' cell roleKiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.31 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandCold, damp homes threatening Kiwi kidsWhy are our children dying from Third World diseases linked to unhealthy homes?29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrowded, damp homes killing 20 kids every yearAs soon as it gets cold, hospitals struggle with 'waves' of sick children.29 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Let's raise roof on rental housing illsCOMMENT:With many living in rental accommodation, we should be debating housing standards.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ brain study could open door to new therapiesA Kiwi study could have implications for developing new therapies for brain disorders.27 Aug 08:06 AM
New ZealandNude student cycles through uni lectureCancer survivor bares all to raise testicular cancer awareness.25 Aug 07:21 AM
New ZealandFact or fiction: NZ's 41,000 homelessDoes NZ really have the worst record on homelessness in the developed world?21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational Standards: Are they working?National Standards have transformed school cultures - but are kids learning any better?18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-gay pastor will not be prosecutedPolice say the Auckland pastor who wants gay people to be shot is not breaking any law.17 Aug 08:43 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Dreams come true for former Miss NZFormer beauty queen used scholarship to boost website project helping Kiwi students.06 Aug 08:20 PM