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Plastic perhaps not so fantastic
Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?
Driving out demons: The priest who performs exorcisms
An Auckland priest tells Cherie Howie how and why he drives out demons.
E-cigs help alcoholics cope with detox smoking ban
Alcoholics who smoke face an uphill battle when they go into detox.
Free uni fees push students to courses they 'won't pass'
Universities want the Government to stump up with extra cash.
Students' hard work wins scholarships
Macy Duxfield got scholarships, did university papers in Year 13
Siblings compete for Farmer of the Year
West Auckland siblings could come face-to-face at FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Upgraded velodrome would run at a $250k loss
Councillor calls of Cycling New Zealand to put money where its mouth is.
US study claims moon link to Ruapehu eruption
NZ scientists raise questions over US study linking 2007 eruption to tidal cycles.
Returning to work big barrier for breastfeeding
Researchers say a Baby Friendly Workplace initiative needs to be developed.
What type of milk should Kiwi toddlers drink?
Low fat or full cream? Despite official guidelines, most Kiwi toddlers drink the latter.
Private school price tag soars to $360,000
Private school cost leap contrasts with falling state costs due to cheaper computers.
App designed to reduce summer drownings
Former lifeguard tired of pleading with parents to supervise kids, so she designed an app.
Seismic surveys may be hurting penguins
Oil surveys may impact the foraging habits of korora in the South Taranaki Bight.
Virus vs disease: New bid to help our honeybees
Virus will be pitted against pathogen in a new effort to help our hard-working honeybees.
Early potential realised by gifted scientist
New Zealander of the Year the late Paul Callaghan
Saving our birds through their own song
Kiwi scientists are building software that can pick out birds by hearing their songs.
Science Made Simple: Peter Schwerdtfeger on chemistry
In our Science Made Simple series, we talk to Massey's Professor Peter Schwerdtfeger.
Kauri-killer may have been here for centuries
An unstoppable kauri-killing disease may have been lurking here for centuries.
NZ living wage needs urgent look: researchers
What could an NZ living wage look like? Researchers are now investigating the concept.
Sudden heatwave a shock to our systems
Feeling beat by the heat? Scientists share some tips on how to help our bodies adapt.
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.