Auckland University is raising fees and cutting staff to meet a budgetary squeeze

Kiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.

Climate change a bigger migration factor than income and freedom combined, NZ study finds.

Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.

Scientists liken bizarre whale discovery to uncovering 'a fossil kangaroo in Scotland'.

Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.

An NZ study aims to crack an enduring mystery surrounding cancer - what makes it spread.

A student was reportedly urinated on and covered in vomit at a party.

NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.

Researchers seek causes of decline in teens' risky behaviours

A vitamin-mineral treatment could help kids with ADHD, new Kiwi-led research suggests.

Otago University students may face expulsion after "sadistic" flat initiation rituals.

Could a volcanic eruption in Bali mean a cooler spring and summer for New Zealand?

A NZ study bringing augmented reality to spectators could change the way we watch sports.

Fears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants

Could we breed better bees? That's the goal of a new $6.3m genetic study.

Many general practices, crucial for schooling junior doctors, are at training capacity.

Malnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago

Gas-guzzling bugs in extreme New Zealand environments could help combat climate change.

While too late for Katie Archer, Kiwi research into a rare disease could help other kids.

Tomorrow's genetic testing technology will forever change womens' experience of pregnancy.

Canterbury residents living in quake-damaged homes were at higher risk of heart attack.

The top 1000 universities list is out and Auckland University has tumbled down the ranks.

Kiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.

COMMENT:With many living in rental accommodation, we should be debating housing standards.

Why are our children dying from Third World diseases linked to unhealthy homes?

As soon as it gets cold, hospitals struggle with 'waves' of sick children.

A Kiwi study could have implications for developing new therapies for brain disorders.

Cancer survivor bares all to raise testicular cancer awareness.

Does NZ really have the worst record on homelessness in the developed world?