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Video game "loot boxes" with random rewards inside could be triggering gambling habits.
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Lead - at safe levels - was found in the blood of all Kiwis surveyed in a major new study.
What early Māori can teach us about NZ's paradise lost
The tragic decline of NZ's native species was apparent even to our earliest settlers.
Staff cuts drag NZ universities down in world rankings
Only our smallest universities, Waikato and Lincoln, have lifted their rankings.
Report reveals high cost of shifting schools
Children who start school ahead finish ahead, but those who change schools fall behind.
Rare penguins killed by dogs at wildlife reserve
Irresponsible dog owners responsible for deaths of two penguins at wildlife reserve.
Study to probe sleep's hidden link with dementia
A new study will untangle the complex links between sleep problems and dementia.
Taranaki blue whales endemic to NZ - study
NZ has its very own population of the largest animal in the world: the blue whale.
Gloriavale founder groomed elders to take over: Expert
Gloriavale's elders are likely to follow in the footsteps of its founder, expert says.
New YMCA Central CEO ready to make a difference for youth
Aaron Palmer has returned home and wants to connect with kids and make a difference.
What would a Mt Taranaki eruption look like?
A Mt Taranaki eruption could see fast-moving, hot ash flows spreading kilometres around.
Big child asthma increase at hospitals
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Car import costs a side-risk to greener economy - report
Report shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.
Why learning to cook young is good for future health
Learning how to cook when young could be good for your health in the long run.
Homes 'stretching further out of reach'
Over past year all regions have become less affordable except in Canterbury-Westland.
Stewart Island now a sea lion stronghold
Stewart Island just declared an official breeding colony for our treasured NZ sea lion.
That's not cricket: Why bizarre grasshopper mating case is tragic for NZ's biodiversity
Two species of NZ grasshopper mating may just seem weird. But the bigger story is tragic.
How do we get more Kiwis ready for The Big One?
Researchers exploring innovative ways to tackle NZ's poor level of disaster-preparedness.
Frank Gibson: Taming climate change not cheap
Jim Jones has some innovative ideas for combating climate change and greenhouse gases
Critics on review team point to big shake-up for schools
Taskforce members propose reshaping education agencies to strengthen links among schools.
Bay of Plenty has the most cannabis reliance in NZ
Report: Bay of Plenty has highest number of people dependent on cannabis.
Higher meth and cannabis dependency in North Island
Waikato has the most dependent P users, while high cannabis use is big in Bay of Plenty
What dolphin teeth can tell us about ocean pollution
Crucial clues about the contamination of our coasts may be hiding in an unlikely place.
Top award for first female censor
Jane Wrightson is one of the people receiving an award from Massey University tomorrow.
Dehydration woes at Horse of the Year
At least 12 horses at a national equestrian event have become ill from dehydration.
Tiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'
Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young Kiwis help make ocean discoveries
A group of young Kiwis have helped make new discoveries in NZ's Kermadec Islands.
Study will tell rescuers which whales to save first
A new study will help rescuers determine which whales to save first in mass strandings.
Meth 'as easy to buy as a block of butter' in Northland
Meth now the drug of choice according to Northland criminal lawyer.
Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall
Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.
Sleep myths debunked: How to sleep better
We need sleep to stay healthy - but many Kiwis aren't getting enough of it.