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Beauty: Skincare science
When a biochemist could not find the right skincare products to suit her, she took matters into her own hands. Now Olga Garkavenko has a blooming cosmetics business.
Skin cells to rescue ailing livers
Scientists have been able to convert skin cells into liver cells, a breakthrough that could one day eliminate the need for organ transplants.
Born to be happy: Discovering the 'happiness gene'
Some people are born happy, scientists say. Researchers have identified a "happiness gene" that makes people more likely to feel satisfied with their lives. Their sunny dispostion is an accident of birth, at least in part.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: What lies beneath Auckland, ask quake scientists
Deep probes may provide first signs of seismic or volcanic activity.
Mood lighting helps pupils learn
Could the amount of light in a classroom play an important role in the learning process?
Ken Ring now fears for his life
Moon man Ken Ring has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats.
Best before labels 'best for us'
Food producers say they would risk a public backlash if they remove "best-before" labels from products in New Zealand.
Mt Ruapehu's Crater Lake cools down
The temperature of the lake has now fallen to about 33C and other monitored indicators show less activity.
Parents who stumble on words may help children learn language
Parents who stumble over their words need not worry - it may even help their children learn to talk.
Manuka honey hailed as weapon in superbug battle
Manuka honey, the premium product found on fashionable breakfast tables, could play a role in the battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists reported yesterday.
Success: Down to earth focus earns growing revenue
Research and development business specialises in NZ's key crop - grass.