"Britain's strictest teacher" says the old ways work best.

University sees no sign of upturn in teacher trainees, so it's cutting 23 staff.

'Motherhood penalty' is worse for mothers who take more than a year off paid work.

New research looking into whether marketing of 'healthy' products may harm our children.

NZ-led study that could help up to a third of all babies born gets a $2.8m boost from US.

Can caffeine help prevent developmental impairment in premature babies?

Families like the Abbotts have high hopes for child cancer trial being launched in NZ.

Writing her own death notice tickled Noni Kenny's "naughty" sense of fun.

Students rally at Auckland University under a 'new university' banner.

Racism towards Māori and Pacific patients is a concern says researcher.

An unusually shaped scientific research ship, Joides Resolution, is docked in Auckland.

A Mt Taranaki eruption could see fast-moving, hot ash flows spreading kilometres around.

We may be facing a bad winter for flu viruses and growing asthma problems.

The petition has at least 4000 signatures at the moment.

At least 1000 students are set to rally against the closures on Monday.

School zoning tightens as population growth reinforces policies to reduce competition.

The prince will have fewer burdens, but still faces challenges to overcome, expert says.

Report shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.

A Kiwi company's novel anti-ageing drug could play a big role in preventing heart disease.

Scientists simulate the moa's gut to cast doubt on key assumption about the extinct bird.

Some university students have been given permission to skip a test due to power outages.

What's pink hair to do with ability at science? Absolutely nothing, says Siouxsie Wiles.

COMMENT: Gun education for pre-schoolers should include the children's view.

Researchers to trial approach used in corporate world to help parents with 'screen-agers'.

"By 18 months, children expect individuals to take what that they deserve."

Animal psychologist Alex Taylor has shown how kea can co-operate to solve problems.

Warmer weather could make us prone to more foreign, disease-carrying mosquitos.

Fire breaks out just before Easter break.

Kiwi study shows infants that eat yoghurt are protected from developing eczema, allergies.

Music school and library cuts foreshadow more job losses as varsity trims costs.