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Trend towards 'overestimating' skin tone - study
Almost three-quarters of people who think they have olive skin actually only have fair skin, according to a University of Otago study.
Rabbit virus could help cancer sufferers - researchers
A new vaccine therapy, derived from rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD), could offer hope for colorectal cancer sufferers, researchers say.
Never let young watch TV: experts
Young children should not watch any TV because it sets them up for obesity and poor academic performance at school, say experts.
Almost a quarter of poisoned school children aged 13
13-year-olds are over-represented in school poisoning statistics, especially taking medicines and chemicals.
Medical Association backs woman's choice to starve to death
Should a NZ hospital let a patient starve herself to death? Her husband says the hospital should intervene; doctors say they won't.
A matter of justice
For the next six months a bright, young Auckland lawyer will work for the International Criminal Court at the Hague.
Govt insulation scheme inadequate, report says
The Government is defending its $347m home insulation scheme against criticism its 'one size fits all' approach is inadequate.
Research finds no advantage in learning to read from five
Children who learn to read at age five are unlikely to be better readers than children who learn to read at seven, according to new research.
Marriage is good but has downsides when it fails - study
Tying the knot is positive for the mental health of both men and women, according to a New Zealand-led international study.
Top talent
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