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Have a merry different Christmas
New Zealand Christmas dinner is not just about ham and turkey, but kimchi, lechon and tequila too, a Massey University sociologist says.

Paul Little: Let's put gals in their place
COMMENT: Concern has been raised in some quarters at the number of university chancellorship positions that are occupied by silly old men.

Editorial: Kelly smart to fall over female vet saga
Chris Kelly did not take long to disappear from Massey University's governing body after his careless remarks about woman vets.

Uni's 'sexist' chancellor replaced
Massey University has announced a new chancellor after Chris Kelly stood down following his comments about female veterinary graduates.

Planet-spotting Kiwis behind major Nasa study
Worlds with the mass of Neptune are the most likely planet to form in the icy outer realms of planetary systems, scientists have found in a pioneering new study co-authored by Kiwi researchers.

Quote of the year: A nod to Destiny, sex
A Green MP'S witty response to controversial church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki has taken out the public's vote for quote of the year.

Female vets 'don't want responsibility'
Another vet has weighed into the debate about female vets saying women don't want to own their own practices because they "just want to come to work and go again".

Chancellor out over 'sexist' comments
Massey University's Chris Kelly has resigned after he said a female veterinary graduate was worth only "two-fifths"of a full-time veterinarian.

Bill Gates splashes out for Kiwi students
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is helping Massey University research into Ebola and other deadly diseases be received on the world stage.

Three hospitalised after gas leak
Three workmen were hospitalised after a gas pipe was cut at Massey University in Palmerston North today.

Q&A: Tips to help cope with disaster
Associate Professor Sarb Johal of Massey University's School of Psychology shares some tips on how to cope with quake-related stress and anxiety.

Massey: No decision yet on exams
A decision will be made after daylight whether exams will still go ahead at Massey University's Wellington and Palmerston North campuses.

Bugs that won't die as drugs don't work
Kiwi experts are on the front lines fighting the "antibiotic apocalypse".

Massey Uni lowers requirements on vets
Concerns that students who could potentially be quality vets are being turned away has prompted Massey Uni to give the qualification a major overhaul.

Reward offered for missing mural
A reward of $5000 is being offered as part of a quest to find a painted mural that went missing from the Wairoa Centennial Library

Had a brush with death? Share your story
Ever had a near-death experience? A Massey University psychologist wants to hear from you.

Cancer researcher gets cancer
A student of alternative cancer therapies is turning his research lens on himself after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Vaping key to solving obesity crisis?
The newest quick fix to staying slim could be vaping electronic cigarettes, according to New Zealand researchers.

Where is our least affordable region to buy a home?
Massey University released its quarterly Home Affordability Report index today.

#WillSheVote? Candidates pitch to lifelong non-voter
#WillSheVote? Lifelong Local Body election non-voter Hinekia Fitzgerald hears from candidates on her journey to the polls.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Fibre pays off for Whanganui
Software engineer Donald Gordon moved to Whanganui because of the local council's investment in fibre broadband. Now other councils are being urged to take lead in boosting regional economies. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Police puppy Kazza, Gazza's nephew, dies
In a tragic turn of events slain police dog Gazza's living legacy has also died.

Kiwi helps identify Ebola hotspots
A Kiwi scientist has helped develop artificial intelligence to highlight fresh potential hotspots for Ebola and other bat-borne filoviruses.

How much should kids know about money?
How do we prepare our kids to face a world of easy credit, consumerism and high cost housing?

The problem with visionary leaders
It's time for business to move away from an obsession with charismatic, transformational leaders, a management academic says.

21 year old stands for council
The decision by Josh Chandulal-Mackay to announce his candidacy for the Whanganui District Council brings more young blood into the

Distance learning lays path to new business for Kiwi mum
Mother of two launches new health coaching business after completing distance learning