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Kiwi vet jailed for possessing child abuse material in Australia faces deportation
Police traced the offending after a tip-off led to a search of his home.
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Quote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contest
Public voting is open until 12am on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Not so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spots
Scientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.
'Wake-up call': Warning A grades set to overtake Bs as most common mark at universities
Dr James Kierstead says grade inflation is narrowing the marking scale.
Swipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating apps
Researchers say emojis on dating profiles signal the drugs available: meth or cocaine.
‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in ag
'I had no farming background at all, so don’t let that put you off an ag career.'
AI is changing the music landscape. What it means for NZ artists
Xania Monet’s AI-generated tracks have clocked over 17m US streams since July.
Universities give up using software to detect AI in students' work
They say the technology isn't conclusive enough for students to be accused of cheating.
Fire destroys building on former Massey University site
Crews from 11 fire engines battled the Albany blaze for several hours.
$50,000, $1m, or more... How much do you need to retire? New framework reveals calculations
With a first-home withdrawal, retirement income could fall to just 60%.
Airways reveals more details on how software fault caused August flight chaos
Five flights were disrupted when the system fault hit on August 16.
Auckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scare
Pacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.
Asbestos contamination confirmed at Massey Uni vet school worksite
Contaminated fire doors in a new campus building were drilled into.
Editorial: Childcare costs risk contributing to NZ's declining birth rate
OPINION: Many families need both parents working to cover living costs.
With Velocity, Jade aims to retake its place on national stage
Summit gives the CEO of a Kiwi icon the chance to bend the PM's ear.
Veterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal care
Mariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.
Advocates call for more mental health support for first responders battling PTSD
Expert says such workers may experience up to 700 traumatic incidents during their career.
'A remarkable feat': Two new species of wētā discovered
The Anderus Rakiura and Anderus Pipiwai are the latest additions to the species family.
Not enough babies: Cost and careers affect NZ's birth rate
The global fertility rate to maintain the human population is now 2.7 children per woman.
Aspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus
Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot.
Why this young vet chose a rural life over city clinics
Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.
'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico
'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'
New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu
In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.
Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.
Kiwi academic claims 'brilliance bias' behind gender gap in maths achievements
New research shows the gender gap had quadrupled by the start of second grade.
PM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting tech
PM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.
US student's mum flies to NZ amid 'traumatising' disappearance
Will was last seen in Palmerston North between May 30 and June 1.
'Out of character': Concern grows for missing US student in NZ
An investigator says Will Johnson's last contact with family was on June 5.
Study reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.
'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risks
Right Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs.