New ZealandBreakthrough sheds light on autism mysteryScientists have discovered the first significant link between autism and DNA.09 Jun 11:15 PM
TravelCanada: Skiing in the footsteps of giantsWhistler offers an Olympic challenge, says Sarah Ivey.12 May 04:00 PM
World'Gigantic crater' swallows Canadian houseTwo children are among the people missing after the land beneath their house gave way, causing it to partially collapse.12 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandMaori TV fraudster: It's Kiwi injusticeThe man who faked his CV to become the first boss of Maori TV says his sentence was harsh compared with what has since happened to a public servant who falsified her CV. 06 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWatching TV 'makes toddlers less intelligent'Parents, beware: watching television makes toddlers fatter and stupider at primary school, according to new research.03 May 12:20 AM
WorldClose-up view of political stormJohn Key found himself on the fringes of a political scandal in Ottawa yesterday, involving allegations of cocaine use and blackmail.15 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWelfare review to consider unemployment insuranceThe govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.14 Apr 01:00 AM
EconomyNZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankingsNZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.13 Apr 02:58 AM
RetailMichael Hill International lifts 9-month same store salesGood sales growth continued in the March quarter in both New Zealand and Australia, although conditions continued to be difficult for the Canadian business, chairman Michael Hill said today.08 Apr 11:58 PM
EntertainmentFour Tet - There Is Love In YouScott Kara reviews new album <I>There Is Love In You</I> from Four Tet19 Mar 03:00 PM
OlympicsParalympics: Skier turns bold prediction into goldThose who were at the New Zealand skiing awards night in July will remember Adam Hall's acceptance speech after winning the athlete of the year honour.16 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandPain-killing secrets of the opium poppy revealedScientists have identified the genes of the opium poppy responsible for the production of the painkillers codeine and morphine.14 Mar 11:59 PM
OlympicsOlympics: Hosts smiling - at lastCanada's crushing ice hockey victory over the Russians has given the host country something to smile about, after a frustrating first week.25 Feb 09:30 PM
WorldMother charged after boys' deathsThe Australian mother of two little boys found dead in the bathtub of their home in Canada has been charged with their murder.23 Feb 08:30 PM
World<i>Growing Pains</i> star missingAndrew Koenig, the actor who played Boner on the 80s sitcom <i>Growing Pains</i>, has been reported missing by his family.22 Feb 01:28 AM
