New Zealand'Wake up' call over NZ students' declineFewer NZ children from poorer backgrounds are "beating the odds" to succeed at school.30 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand4-year-olds resisting NZ's rising tide of obesityKiwi four-year-olds appear to be resisting the rising tide of obesity, new findings show.03 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandOur brain, not belly, tempts over-eatingWhy do we over-eat? NZ scientists hope to pinpoint the cause of eating for pleasure.31 Dec 11:05 PM
CompaniesWho is new Reserve Bank boss Adrian Orr?Adrian Orr's appointment as Reserve Bank Governor has been met with approval by economists11 Dec 07:29 AM
New ZealandAgency: NZ must act to adapt to global warmingBriefings: NZ needs to take hold of "window of opportunity" created by Paris Agreement.07 Dec 02:07 AM
EconomyCoalition deal: Is our new R&D goal realistic?Innovation experts welcome new govt's high R&D target - but say it won't be easy to meet.24 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandWhat new govt may mean for science, environmentWhat could a change of government mean for New Zealand's environment and science sectors?19 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandClimate change a 'key' factor in migrationClimate change a bigger migration factor than income and freedom combined, NZ study finds.10 Oct 10:18 PM
OpinionLet's talk about our productivityCOMMENT: To improve productivity we should not over-regulate the labour market.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandColeman accused of 'snubbing' sugary drink tax planObesity researchers say Health Minister "snubbed" sugary drink tax proposal and petition.22 Sep 03:15 AM
OpinionEditorial: Education picture not all rosyWhere the education system has room to improve13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ students pay 7th-highest fees in OECDNZ students are paying the seventh-highest tertiary fees in the developed world.12 Sep 09:00 AM
New ZealandElection 2017: Parties share science, hazard policiesWhere do political parties stand on science funding and natural hazards?23 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandPassions high over natural assetsWhat policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?23 Aug 05:00 PM
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
CompaniesWhy is NZ no longer creating wealth?The Economy Hub: What is the productivity recession? And why is it worrying brokers?11 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandTOP offers $200/week to young KiwisThe Opportunities Party extended its plans for a $10k basic income to 18 to 23-year-olds.18 Jul 12:00 AM
BusinessNZ tax deal with US 'great news'NZ will soon net $100m a year by closing tax loopholes for foreign multinationals.07 Jun 04:24 AM
OpinionMuch more needs doing with R&DCOMMENT: The sweet spot for NZ business is 'Big D, Small R'.09 May 09:37 AM
New ZealandKeep your home warm in chilly seasonA warm home is vital for staying healthy, here are three tips to help that happen02 May 02:40 AM
EnvironmentOpinion: flushing flow info flawedThe state of Hawke's Bay's local waterways is in crisis, writes Trevor Le-Lievre.28 Apr 10:05 PM
OpinionGovernment should give up on TPP dealsCOMMENT: New trade agreements should not be modelled on the TPP, writes Bill Rosenberg.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi teens online for 6+ hours a dayOne in six Kiwi 15-year-olds is now online for at least six hours every weekday.19 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandNew environment watchdog an ex-Nat MPParliament's next environment watchdog will be a former National MP.28 Mar 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Fail grade' for NZ's environmental futureNZ's economic growth is "approaching its environmental limits", a once-a-decade environmental report card says.20 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandNZ to consider joining shipping standardA researcher says it's embarrassing our country hasn't yet made the move.13 Mar 09:12 PM
New ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's best universitiesNew Zealand universities have again scored high rankings in the annual QS World University Subject Rankings.07 Mar 06:01 PM
New ZealandPM turns Super into political footballBill English hints at changes as the cost of NZ Super is expected to triple in the next 20 years from $11 billion to $36 billion.05 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandPM's comments on pensions 'alarming'Prime Minister Bill English is being urged to give voters some certainty about whether he plans to change superannuation eligibility.05 Mar 01:17 AM
KahuTroubling teen suicide rateThe suicide rate among young Kiwi men aged 20 to 24 in recent years was double the rate of Australian men of the same age group, a study has found.12 Jan 04:21 PM
EditorialEditorial: Ranking must bear wider comparisonsAll too soon students will be back at school and questions will resume about about how well our education system prepares them for later life.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVery-prem babies come up shortSurprise finding may be linked to how growth hormone works.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurns victim launches safety campaignAs a 2-year-old, Jack Dragicevich, 11, suffered third degree burns to 11 per cent of his body - now he wants to warn others.06 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandWhere do NZ students rank in OECD?NZ students rank above OECD average, but girls and rich students have seen their results drop.06 Dec 10:00 AM