Slow progress in getting New Zealand women into traditionally male fields
Girls outperform boys at schools, but that does not always turn into better jobs and pay.
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A breakthrough has revealed the condition that's plagued Rebecca Clough for 19 years.
Call for national health food policy in schools
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Kiwi academics unravel one of history's biggest scientific frauds
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Teaching old drugs new tricks in melanoma fight
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UE pass rates have dropped, but those who get through are doing better at university.
Mission Bay grand plan sparks hot debate
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Kiwi breakthrough could help us better understand universe
A Kiwi physics experiment has managed to do what decades of international research hasn't.
Stuck to the web: Study examines digital dangers
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School's out: Teachers walk off the job over pay - what are they really worth?
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Protesters disrupt free-speech debate when Don Brash takes stage
Brash to protesters: "Thank you for proving our case."
Brash faces protests at Auckland debate tonight
Brash will lead a debate against Herald writers Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan.
Brash speaking ban: Massey vice chancellor stands firm
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One-two 1080 punch promising weapon in war on pests
Scientists have found promise in a new pest-busting approach in a one-two punch of 1080.
Auckland could get just five days' warning of eruption
Aucklanders could get as little as five days' warning of a major volcanic eruption.
Syphilis outbreak: DHB warned of 'out of control' rates
Auckland DHB has been criticised for changes to sexual health services.
Family of paedophile Catholic priest 'absolutely shocked' by revelation
Family of a former Catholic priest and self-confessed paedophile said they had no idea.
Baby deaths prompt NZ researchers to review clinical trial
Deaths of babies in an overseas trial prompts review of similar trial here.
Revealed: Top priest preyed on children 'for decades'
A priest who admitted to sex abuse is suspected of abusing dozens of children.
Benjamin Liu: This is law in the age of AI - and it's coming fast
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Study: Drinking culture leads to ER
Experts say our problem with binge-drinking is to blame.
What Christianity's spread teaches us about social change
Christianity's spread across the Pacific offers valuable insights into human behaviour.
Move over Millennials – here comes Gen Z
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Do fish oil pills really protect your heart?
A new review suggests long-chain omega 3 supplements do little for heart protection.
Kiwi research paves way for long-term flu vaccine
Thousands of lives could be saved with world-first research from New Zealand.
Comment: University links with China raise questions
Regulations governing possible military end-use of university research put in spotlight.
NZ's worrying fast-food trends revealed
The most worrying trend was in serving size, says researcher.
Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?
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Ex-lawyer: Inquiry into Russell McVeagh a failure
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Peters unaware of SIS investigation into Chinese student
Acting PM unaware of an SIS investigation into a Chinese student's concerning research