Study looks at why mum's kiss is good for baby
Encouraging a mother to spit on her baby may not sound like good science, but it is the basis of a world-first study in NZ.
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Last weekend for Dunedin pub Gardies
Dunedin student pub The Garden Tavern, known as Gardies, will close its doors for the final time this weekend after being sold to Otago University this year.
Hunt on for south's best cheese rolls
A competition is being run as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival to discover what makes the deep south's long-time favourite snack so good.
Most NZers want SAS out of Afghanistan - poll
Most New Zealanders want Special Air Service (SAS) troops withdrawn from Afghanistan, a poll has found.
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.