A dormitory at the University of Auckland was evacuated after a small fire this afternoon.

Fish have been found to grunt, growl and "pop" at each other, according to University of Auckland marine scientist Shahriman Ghazali.

Wine drinkers already know sauvignon blanc tastes best if chilled, and scientists have now proven keeping it on ice helps retain its flavours.

A drug co-invented by a University of Auckland researcher and part funded by a New Zealand venture capital company is about to take the next step on the path to gaining a foothold in the global 'wound-healing' market.

Merely putting sugar into your mouth boosts muscle strength for three minutes, New Zealand research has shown.

Tsunami-wrecked houses in Samoa are being rebuilt on higher ground - but without protection against cyclones or earthquakes, engineers say.

Professor Richard Faull has spent 35 years studying the human brain so he can help people affected by brain disorders including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.

"Tween" girls are making informed decisions about sexualised popular culture, a study finds.

For the next six months a bright, young Auckland lawyer will work for the International Criminal Court at the Hague.