New ZealandNZ slams Japan's latest whaling expeditionJapan's latest whaling expedition into the Southern Ocean has again drawn heavy criticism.12 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandCan the world stop polar ice sheets collapsing?The world's ice sheets could still collapse with less than 2C of warming, review finds.12 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandLaw Commission recommends ditching 50-50 split after a breakupThe proposal comes after a review of the 42-year-old law.01 Nov 04:14 AM
New ZealandPeriod poverty: 'It's time to break down the taboo subject'"Girls as young as 9 should not be shamed": Solo mum reveals shocking stories.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's giant lost cousin also loved the night-lifeThe kiwi's long-lost close cousin loved the night-life as much as our national icon does.31 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandKiwi study could aid new weapon against cancerHigh-resolution images have revealed how an anti-cancer virus interacts with tumour cells.30 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandAlcohol tax could save lives, say university researchersResearchers suggest a tax increase of 15 cents per standard drink.28 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandKiwis encouraged to be sun smart to help prevent skin cancer.A University of Otago study has found only a few people are practicing sun safety.25 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandMarriage breakups: Time to ditch 50-50 split?Is the 50-50 split of assets after a break-up still fair? A majority of Kiwis think not.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists probe NZ's quiet, high-risk quake zonesScientists investigating a 'hit list' of long-quiet but high-risk earthquake danger zones.20 Oct 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Don't go there' - the hospital junior doctors don't want to work forWhanganui Hospital has huge challenge to improve its ranking by junior doctors.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLaws to curb alcohol harm fail to dent ED admissions25 per cent of alcohol-related admissions had consumed more than 15 drinks.04 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuColonisation, racism main drivers of Māori in prisons - reportThe report argued to put Māori perspectives at the centre of justice policy.03 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandRare footage of 'white' southern right whale captured off Auckland IslandsResearchers from University of Otago spent a month studying the health of the species.01 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandKiwi researchers hope to detect rheumatic fever earlierEach year, around 160 New Zealanders die from rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStandoff in wake of proctor's bong moveStudent leaders are facing off over handling of proctor's bong confiscation move.27 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandUniversity challenged: Auckland Uni dealt blow as it drops out of world's top 200Foreign students may now prefer Australia, which has nine universities in the top 200.26 Sep 01:00 PM
New ZealandProsecution threat over uni boss seizing bongs from student flat$25,000 fund to take legal action over proctor removing bongs from student flat.24 Sep 11:47 PM
New ZealandProctor urged to resign after taking bongs from flats"He has committed potentially illegal acts, broken the trust of this community."24 Sep 10:29 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand children's medication usage at a glanceTeens taking a prescribed antidepressant has increased by 50 per cent over five years.24 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandUni concedes it has no right to confiscate student flat bongsUni says 'what was done here was unusual and unlikely to be repeated'.24 Sep 06:24 PM
New ZealandMore students complain proctor took their bongsStudents complain uni proctor Dave Scott entered flats and took water pipes and bongs.24 Sep 05:50 AM
New ZealandTeens less fit than parents were at same ageA comparison study across two generations has found a decline in adolescent fitness.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelping children out of chronic painEvery year around 50 Kiwi kids are diagnosed with perthes disease.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree Kiwis bag Cambridge scholarshipsScholarships mark outstanding academic ability, leadership potential, integrity and vision19 Sep 08:22 AM
LifestyleSupplement which claims to slow ageing launched in NZA new supplement claims to slow the effects of ageing but not everyone is convinced.18 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: How a high-school drop-out dared to dream of universityNew university data indicates circumstances you're born into are likely yours for life.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUniversity students struggle with rising living costsThree of the country's biggest universities are handing out hardship grants.11 Sep 08:12 PM
New ZealandBreakthrough reveals NZ siblings' one-in-billion conditionA breakthrough has revealed the condition that's plagued Rebecca Clough for 19 years.09 Sep 01:17 AM
New ZealandSchools hit by 'critically low' relief teacher supplyMore principals than trainee teachers at Otago University's recruitment day.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for national health food policy in schoolsSymposium about diet-related disease starts in Wellington tomorrow.03 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandInfluenza dead to be rememberedNational memorial planned to remember victims of 1918 pandemic.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpert says huge Alpine quake is around the cornerIt will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.30 Aug 05:41 AM
New ZealandWhale researchers recover missing 'Saildrone'University of Otago whale researchers tasked to find "Saildrone" missing since 2015.28 Aug 03:41 AM