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Kiwi drug treatment ready for the big stage
A drug co-invented by a University of Auckland researcher and part funded by a New Zealand venture capital company is about to take the next step on the path to gaining a foothold in the global 'wound-healing' market.

'Sixth sense' can detect energy content in drinks - scientists
Merely putting sugar into your mouth boosts muscle strength for three minutes, New Zealand research has shown.

Samoa replacement houses not quake proof - study
Tsunami-wrecked houses in Samoa are being rebuilt on higher ground - but without protection against cyclones or earthquakes, engineers say.

Brainbox wins award for disease research
Professor Richard Faull has spent 35 years studying the human brain so he can help people affected by brain disorders including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.

Tweenies turned off by 'gross' sexy images
"Tween" girls are making informed decisions about sexualised popular culture, a study finds.

A matter of justice
For the next six months a bright, young Auckland lawyer will work for the International Criminal Court at the Hague.

<i>Catching up with Australia:</i> Stuart McCutcheon
In the first of an nzherald.co.nz series, the University of Auckland Vice Chancellor shares his ideas on how NZ's economy can catch up with Australia's.

Robot a new-age helping hand for elderly
Residents at an Auckland retirement village are about to meet their newest carer.

Plagiarists 'like drug cheats'
A doyen of NZ literature has compared plagiarism to drug cheating in sport because of the unfair advantage it gives over contemporaries.

Ihimaera row should be taken seriously - CK Stead
CK Stead has criticised Auckland University for minimising the seriousness of the Witi Ihimaera plagiarism controversy.

Glenn's gift honours Sir Howard
The late Sir Howard Morrison has been honoured with an annual and substantial tertiary scholarship in his name, thanks to Owen Glenn.