TV One's New York correspondent Tim Wilson might have spent much of the last decade reporting some of the world's biggest stories but somehow he's found time to write his first novel, too. Stephen Jewell spoke to him in New York.

Plans for a Kiwi bach that generates more power than it uses are on display next week as the nation's universities showcase to business their latest innovations.

Fatherhood can be the key to transforming anti-social young men into responsible citizens, according to new research.

The govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.

Dylan Horrocks, author of newly published graphic novel Hicksville, said he grew up in two places: In New Zealand and in comics.

Earth Hour tomorrow night is intended to unite people and communities against climate change but global warming grinches plan to leave their lights on.

John Watt has been named the top emerging scientist in the PM's science awards, for research aimed at cutting vehicle exhaust pollution.

An American author who claims to have earned a doctorate at Victoria University has no such qualification, the university says.