A drug thought to be used by Kiwis as a substitute for ecstasy could be banned in Britain after being linked to two deaths.

The first, almost complete genome of an ancient human has revealed traits of a man living 4000 years ago.

Many nations fear rising water levels, but the Netherlands already has practical experience.

Prime Minister John Key remains hopeful of a deal at Copenhagen but thinks if progress is to be made ambitions may need to lower.

John Key will enter climate talks tonight with the power to up NZ's 10-20 per cent target for emissions cuts, but he is very unlikely to use it.

New Zealand officials were consulted over a controversial document which has compromised climate talks in Copenhagen.

The US president's decision to attend the end of the Copenhagen summit means "real business" can be done, says Climate Minister Nick Smith.

John Key had "quite a fruitful" discussion with US president Barack Obama during the official Apec leaders' dinner last night, and also breakfasted with him today, writes John Armstrong.

European study shows encouraging results for new class of anti-obesity agents which mimic the action of a hormone that occurs naturally in the gut.

New Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.

Britain has the biggest drink problem among 13-year-olds in the Western world, according to a major study on child wellbeing published today.

Go crockery crazy with plates almost too pretty to eat from.