New ZealandKey unlikely to use power to up emissions cuts targetJohn Key will enter climate talks tonight with the power to up NZ's 10-20 per cent target for emissions cuts, but he is very unlikely to use it.17 Dec 06:58 PM
LifestyleIf you look young, you'll live longer - studyAppearance is a useful guide to longevity and can be used to distinguish those who will die young from those likely to live to a great age, researchers say.14 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandNZ knew about leaked 'Danish Text'New Zealand officials were consulted over a controversial document which has compromised climate talks in Copenhagen.09 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandObama's timing boosts hope for major deal on emissionsThe US president's decision to attend the end of the Copenhagen summit means "real business" can be done, says Climate Minister Nick Smith.06 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandActress and scientist offer to pay PM to go to climate talksJohn Key will be offered $4781 by Lucy Lawless and Jim Salinger in an attempt to get him to a climate change conference in Denmark.17 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandJohn Key meets Obama in SingaporeJohn Key had "quite a fruitful" discussion with US president Barack Obama during the official Apec leaders' dinner last night, and also breakfasted with him today, writes John Armstrong.15 Nov 12:33 AM
LifestyleAnti-obesity drug takes off a stone in 20 weeksEuropean study shows encouraging results for new class of anti-obesity agents which mimic the action of a hormone that occurs naturally in the gut.22 Oct 09:13 PM
LifestyleNZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life surveyNew Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.06 Oct 03:05 AM
WorldUK teens world's worst drunksBritain has the biggest drink problem among 13-year-olds in the Western world, according to a major study on child wellbeing published today.03 Sep 09:00 PM
LifestyleBreakin' traditionGo crockery crazy with plates almost too pretty to eat from.20 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelBillund: Perfect bliss for blockheadsLegoland Billund has something for the child in all of us, says Leah McLennan.26 Mar 03:00 PM
