The drug shows promise for babies whose growth is stunted due to issues with the placenta.

Robots have again proved faithful companions to patients managing their health at home.

PwC Herald Talks dissects 'the future of money'.

"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.

Kiwi experts urge people not to dismiss self-driving cars as unsafe after US road tragedy.

Eat sugar and fat, get fat? There's much more to obesity than that, writes Jamie Morton.

The late philanthropist's daughter set up the new charitable trust in May last year.

"He was brilliant and was one of the top scientists in the 20th Century."

The University of Auckland will look at how land is moving on 10 slopes around the city.

Fresh claims in law school scandal: 'Drunken nudity' at Auckland camp.

Ex-University of Auckland law student alleges inappropriate behaviour by a staff member.

Universities across the board have cut ties with Russell McVeagh.

New trial investigates whether fish oil in pregnancy can combat weight problems in kids.

Women who use their own tissue in breast reconstruction have fewer post-op complications.

NZ-Singapore study reveals two forms of heart failure aren't as similar as first thought.

Shaun Hendy wants to walk the walk on climate by taking train instead of plane this year.

Universities want the Government to stump up with extra cash.

Clare Reynolds switched from regular to diet fizz during pregnancy. But was it any better?

Forest and Bird is worried sewage overflows could be hurting Auckland's marine life.

Leading astronomers have questioned NZ's involvement in planet's largest radio telescope.

The innovation's purpose is collecting fog to provide good-quality drinking water.

A Kiwi has proposed an approach that could help the hunt for other life in the universe.

If you thought it's been humid already, be warned - it may be about to get stickier.

Dancing, singing, peeing on yourself - welcome to the secret sex life of a native NZ bat.

The smoothie's creator said she meant no offence, but others feel the name was racist

Oil surveys may impact the foraging habits of korora in the South Taranaki Bight.

Teachers now have to have better English than doctoral students at NZ universities.

People in the Far North were treated to some flashy space fireworks late last night.

An NZ study will shed fresh light on the mysterious cosmic material we call 'dark matter'.

They're called dead zones - patches of water that kill life - and NZ isn't immune to them.