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Universities on 'risky' building spree
Briefings: Building spree creates a risk that development will exceed demand, TEC says.
The year's 10 best quotes
Politicians, Shortland Street and a Rainbow Youth ad are among the quotes of the year.
NZ kids' reading slides to record low
National Standards have not stopped the reading slide, and may have accelerated it.
Top scientists may quit over Massey cuts
About 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go
Textile design could help with ADHD
The textiles could create a calming effect for those with the disorder, she said.
Is there any point to homework?
Many teachers are beginning to doubt the value of homework, a new survey has found.
Gen Y targeted with wash and refill system
Two Massey University students have working on the project with someone from Z Energy.
Seismic blasts 'harmful to marine life'
New recordings lay bare the underwater racket created by oil and gas industry's airguns.
10 big questions Kiwi scientists will tackle this year
We look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.
Deeper corals may be safest from climate change
Mass coral bleaching may not be a death sentence for all of the reef systems it touches.
Kiwi scientist helps tackle elusive 'Element 118'
A top NZ scientist has helped define an intriguing and relatively new chemical element.
And then there were two: Our weka, redefined
DNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.
What Ebola could tell us about NZ disease spread
A NZ study will investigate how pathogens like deadly Ebola jump from animals to humans.
Top honour for NZ supervolcano expert
Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.
Strange reason tui sound better at dawn
Why does the tui's song sound so much better in the morning? The answer will surprise you.
Bycatch 'key driver' in NZ sea lion decline - study
Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.
Chrissa's struggle: Extreme reaction to anaesthetic
A baby has suffered irreparable brain damage because of a rare reaction to anaesthetic.
How did disease add to NZ's blackest year?
Some NZ deaths may have been prevented - but these were few of 1917's WW1 butcher's bill.
Is disaster prep only for the privileged?
We're constantly told to prepare for disaster - but what if we can't afford to?
Most Kiwis back charging for water use - survey
Most Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.
Malnutrition puts more children into hospital
Malnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago
Watching the birth of a gene, in real time
Kiwi scientists have captured the birth of a new gene in real-time evolution experiments.
Are the robots really coming for us?
Will the rise of the machines really happen? Two experts share their views.
DNA insights reveal what Auckland's rats eat
Kiwi scientists are using cutting-edge DNA technology to see what's in rats' stomachs.
Top universities revealed as Auckland uni suffers a 'big blow'
The top 1000 universities list is out and Auckland University has tumbled down the ranks.
Joyce confirms he dropped out of economics at uni
Joyce withdrew from two papers, did not complete five and failed one.
Hunting origin of kiwifruit-killing disease
New lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.
Study finds new 'natural killer' cell role
Kiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.
What light is best for your body clock?
When it comes to keeping your body clock in time, nothing beats exposure to natural light.