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

Sir David Attenborough wants NZ and Oz to document all species before it's too late.

Learning how to cook when young could be good for your health in the long run.

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'.

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.

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"Outdated" conservatory model will be replaced by research-intensive academic department.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

"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.

Flings between senior staff and interns sparked on boozy nights out were common, she said.

Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.

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.