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Children list causes of bad behaviour

In Afghanistan the kids blame war and fighting, in the US it's guns but New Zealand children say alcohol and drugs are two of the main triggers for violence in this country.

Hunger Games hunts out Kiwi

A New Zealand-born fashion designer's gear will feature in one of this year's hottest films - all thanks to an internet search.

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NZ link to Australian spying claims

Claims that Australian embassies are involved in intercepting calls and data across Asia will be causing "anxiety and concern" for New Zealand's GCSB and its partners in the United States-led "Five Eyes" intelligence group.

Dr Damien Rogers: Pressure to perform on Cunliffe

David Cunliffe's popularity began to wane almost as soon as the media spotlight ceased illuminating the contest over the Labour Party's parliamentary leadership, writes Dr Damien Rogers.

Ngai Tahu youth best young savers

Young people from Ngai Tahu are more likely to be saving for retirement and are more wary of debt than other Kiwis their age, a study has found.

Soon: e-tests for uni students

University students will start to sit exams online from their own home or office under a remote monitoring system being tested this year by Massey University.

Housing big factor in retirement quality

Whether you own your own or rent can have a big impact on the kind of lifestyle you have in retirement, says Massey University.

Employers divided over KiwiSaver in the pay packet

Divisions are emerging over who should pay for the KiwiSaver employer's contribution.

Drinkers in dark about real strength

Two out of three Kiwis do not know what a standard drink is and more than half don't know how much alcohol an average person can process in an hour, a study shows.

Construction boom at city campuses

Auckland's universities are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on new buildings, transforming not only their campuses but the shape of the city they serve.

Chasing growth a flawed model - academic

New Zealand's continuous pursuit of economic growth is depleting the country's resources while failing to satisfy our material desires, says an Auckland academic.

India overtakes UK as primary source of skilled migrant workers

Universities face copyright action

All eight of New Zealand's universities are being taken to the New Zealand Copyright Tribunal for refusing to agree to an increased annual licence fee which allows lecturers to copy authors' work for students.

Celebrity honours cost $250,000

New Zealand universities have spent more than $250,000 dishing out honorary degrees to celebrities and visiting dignitaries, a Herald investigation into the eight institutions has found.

New species of cave weta discovered on West Coast

Static NZ franchise sector needs regulation - expert

Banks say NZ profits aren't that high

New Zealand's mostly Australian-owned banks are not as profitable as they appear, despite very strong earnings, the NZ Bankers Association says.