New ZealandWhat this bird's plight means for threatened species everywhereNZ's hihi shows threatened species are having a tougher time adapting to a changing world.23 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandThe $48k-$80k job few wanted - now they're lining upMore Kiwis are embarking on a teaching career again because of the teacher shortage.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire-gutted intermediate school reopensHalf of the school's classes will be held on university campus until new prefabs are ready03 Feb 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaking the long road: The rise of the supercommuterThousands travel from outside Auckland to work in the city. We meet some of them.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh suicide rate among elderly NZ menSelf-harming and suicide in older people is overlooked as focus goes to youth suicide.31 Jan 01:00 PM
New ZealandNZ researcher: Time to keep 'Big Food' out of govt policyA NZ researcher says obesity, climate change and undernutrition can be tackled at once.27 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandFire-gutted school may reopen on university campusFire-gutted school may reopen on the next-door University of Auckland campus.23 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPopular fertility treatment has no benefits, study findsA common fertility procedure doesn't boost success rates of pregnancy, NZ researchers say.23 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ doctors, drug dependency and disciplineAn issue researchers say needs to be taken more seriously.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShooting stars, exploding satellites: Why lights in the sky fascinate usThe starry night is an ancient and enduring object of human fascination, expert says.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWas it a UFO, meteor . . . or an out-of-control Russian satellite?There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.05 Jan 11:33 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonAuckland a city of dreams - if we dareThis summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt 'exhilarated and thrilled' by knighthood"It certainly shows times are a-changing," Sir Tim Shadbolt says of his knighthood.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe gap between the rich and poor at university in New ZealandThis summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from September.27 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleCould caffeine help late preterm babies?Small doses of caffeine might help babies born up to eight weeks early.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach warning system abandons orange lights"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.09 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandUniversity gets $5m for world-leading brain researchSir David Levene says his wife's struggle with Parkinson's inspired his latest donation.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig schools vow to fight loss of schools' powersSchool boards glad to lose "compliance" role so they can focus on students.07 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandScience test: 80% aren't ready for high schoolReport finds progress between Years 4 and 8 is too slow in all subjects.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals push for fast-track, on-the-job teacher trainingPrincipals want more fast-track trained teachers in their classes.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonAuckland a city of dreams - if we dareCould transforming the central city be done better if officials shed all fear?23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAcademics: 'Our bosses are paid too much'Academics want bosses paid no more than five times the lowest-paid workers.22 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandFake Kiwi doctor may have harmed thousands of patientsNZer's 22-year fake medical career leads to checks for thousands of foreign doctors.20 Nov 05:06 PM
New ZealandFake doctor scandal: Kiwi in UK jail after 22-year careerZholia Alemi posed as psychiatrist, deception exposed when she tried to fleece a patient.20 Nov 12:26 AM
EmploymentTesting times: Is it possible to measure someone's personality?The business of psychometric testing is big business.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Rural med school plans scrappedThe school was the former Government's idea but the Health Minister said it won't go ahead15 Nov 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStruggling to learn: Can we rewire kids' brains?Scientists believe that children's brains can be "rewired" by practice.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStruggling to learn: Some kids have better chances in AfricaSimon Collins shares Razeal's tale and asks where we are going wrong.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery of the Qantas 'gas leak': Mass hysteria may have made workers sickInvestigators can find no cause for Auckland workers' illness. Was it social contagion?03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirls outperform boys by more in NZ than other countriesNZ ranked 33rd out of 38 rich countries on education inequality.29 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandEarly drugs would have boosted odds - expertExpert says earlier antibiotics would have boosted Zachary Gravatt's chances.29 Oct 04:30 AM
AirlinesSoul Machines' exec responds to Hosking hitSoul Machines has faced criticism for creating mostly female avatars.29 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland Uni head Stuart McCutcheon steps downUniversity will seek staff and public input on what qualities to seek in its next leader.18 Oct 04:27 AM
