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

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

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

Earth Hour not without its grinches
Earth Hour tomorrow night is intended to unite people and communities against climate change but global warming grinches plan to leave their lights on.

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

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

Grand day for Sir Ngatata
Sir Ngatata Love is invested as a Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit by Prince Charles.

UE standard may be raised
University vice-chancellors have been speaking to the qualifications authority about whether University Entrance standards are too low.

Lundy 500 plan slammed as 'offensive'
Students are planning a re-creation of Mark Lundy's much-publicised Petone to Palmerston North dash.