A long-term US study shows water fluoridation at recommended levels doesn't reduce cognitive ability, with kids who drank ...

Ultra-processed foods are becoming dominant in our diets, causing a surge in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression, say a group of researchers, including one from NZ. The scientists publish ...

Six children's coloured sand products are being recalled after they were found to be contaminated with asbestos. The ...

Native creatures and habitats across Tongariro National Park have been disrupted by a massive 3,000 hectare blaze. The Department of Conservation says its staff will assess the site when safe to do so ...

People are more likely to age faster if they only speak one language, a new study shows. Researchers looked at data from over ...

Among several changes announced last night, the Government says the Climate Change Commission won't be required to advise on emissions reduction plans. The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will also be ...

Beech forests flowering this spring are expected to drop trillions of seeds later in the autumn — producing a feast both for Aotearoa’s native species and for the predators that eat them. The ...

A 13-year-old in New Zealand has undergone major surgery after swallowing 80–100 small neodymium magnets purchased on Temu. That’s despite the high-powered magnets being banned for sale for personal ...

A panel of representatives from the Asia-Pacific region will discuss how to scale up solutions to an alarming surge in HIV cases, during a WHO session this week.

The Government will consolidate decision-making for New Zealand’s science research funding as part of its new science system strategy. Research Funding New Zealand will be a new independent board that ...