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Medical myths busted: The truth about eating carrots, dog licks and shaving

They're common medical myths which are often talked about - but are they true?

Auckland uni slammed for kicking out student over mental health issues

Student told she breached enrolment conditions for not telling of her mental condition.

Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic

"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.

The nonagenarian graduate: Doctorate in Medicine for 90-year-old

Recipient is a pioneer in critical care medicine in New Zealand.

High-achieving identical twins' tribute to late mother

It's been a confusing six years for some university staff and students.

NCEA level 2 maths debacle: Education Minister demands answers

Education Minister says the error should not have happened with a robust system.

They say they're flatmates. Winz says otherwise

They were two friends sharing a flat. But Work and Income thought otherwise.

Growing human brain cells gets $16m boost

Brain researchers will never have to wash cars to raise money again.

'Never too soon to read to baby' - study

Babies who are read to at 9 months learn better at four and a half.

Dunedin party death: Police will consider criminal nuisance charges, experts say

Police say they are trying to form a timeline of the events which led to student's death.

'Just for the rich': Govt's parent visa rule change criticised

The parent category visa is back but with significant new income requirements.

Auckland Uni students stage sit-in to protest campus racism

Auckland Uni students stage sit-in to protest campus racism. Video / Rosie Gordon

Auckland Uni students stage sit-in to protest campus racism

Students stage sit-in to protest alleged racism on campus.

Sleeping on your back while pregnant 'same as smoking 10 cigarettes a day'

It's equivalent to the effect of smoking 10 cigarettes a day, research shows.

Paracetamol 'as good as costly painkillers'

Paracetamol is just as good as costlier medicines for sprains and falls, a study shows.

Govt's climate risk assessment a 'good first step', councils say

Councils facing $14b climate change risk say Govt's risk assessment is a good first step.

Outrage as Air NZ tries to trademark 'Kia Ora' logo

"I don't know if this was the wisest PR move" - trademark law expert

Watch out for those suited up, older males zooming past on an e-scooter

"There is an uncanny ability with human beings to find new ways to injuring ourselves."