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Getting ready to pick winners
The Auckland Business School's Entrepreneurs' Challenge has been whittled down to 26 companies which have a chance to win up to $1m in growth finance.
Blaze at Auckland university hall
A dormitory at the University of Auckland was evacuated after a small fire this afternoon.
Cod you believe it? Fish are big talkers
Fish have been found to grunt, growl and "pop" at each other, according to University of Auckland marine scientist Shahriman Ghazali.
Chill out, and enjoy your wine
Wine drinkers already know sauvignon blanc tastes best if chilled, and scientists have now proven keeping it on ice helps retain its flavours.
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.