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Meet the Kiwis qualifying for the ice-swimming champs in Athens

It takes a certain person to plunge into one of the NZ's coldest lakes in winter.

Kiwi on the thrills of being an archaeologist

Archaeologist talks about joining a dig in Egypt and what his job entails.

Why are schools sacrificing libraries despite plummeting literacy rates?

Benefits of a school library are well documented, but many schools don't have one.

Naomii Seah: National’s phone ban a waste of time and money

It raises the question: rather than removing the distraction, are we creating another one?

The new billion-dollar biosecurity threats at our borders

Those charged with repelling the threats say our isolation is no longer enough.

Dame Juliet Gerrard on what it’s like being the PM’s Chief Science Advisor

She kept science at the heart of government throughout the pandemic, where to now?

Region officially named NZ’s first Unesco Global Geopark

Some would say it's been 25 million years in the making.

How to keep yourself warm this winter

Here’s what you can do to ward off the worst of winter.

Hubbards’ adventures: Almost arrested in Azerbaijan, loaded gun pointed at them in US

Dick Hubbard details his rocky adventures with his wife, including motorbike close call.

‘People living in cow sheds’: The iwi providing solutions to Tairāwhiti’s housing crisis

"The longer we leave it, the longer our people suffer in disgraceful conditions."

Behind the photo: Jane Ussher’s 1988 portrait of charismatic poet Hone Tuwhare

Why Jane Ussher’s melancholic portrayal of Tuwhare was at odds with his personality.

Will the Football Ferns be able to ride feel-good wave deep into the World Cup?

The Football Ferns could achieve great things in the next few weeks.

Why the Fifa Women’s World Cup is NZ’s greatest show on turf

In world rankings, the contest kicking off on July 20 is billed as our biggest.

The kindergarten association helping build a strong foundation for impoverished kids

Whatever hardships burden families, the kids will have healthy meals and chance to learn.

Porirua community class teaches locals how to cook healthy food

WELLfed's food and cooking is helping to strengthen families in Porirua East.

How programme helped single mum who racked up thousands in debt

Woman who was “advised” by budget experts how to spend money learns how to deal with debt.

Friends with benefits: The truth about the brain drain

Oz's deal for Kiwis won’t spark a rush, but we need to make our backyard more attractive.

Rangi Matamua: The driving force behind Matariki celebrations

It’s ironic that the man who helped publicise Matariki has no time to celebrate it.