Latest from New Zealand Institute

Inside the artistic world of Carin Wilson’s coastal sanctuary
Pukeruru’s architecture reflects a Māori way of experiencing space as breathing.

Researchers study brains of deceased domestic violence victims for CTE insights
CTE is diagnosed post-mortem, and is linked to repeated head trauma.

Unique research helps set Waikato business agenda
Waikato great place to live and play - work well-being score not so much.

Scotland looks to NZ for economic blueprint
New Zealand model key to Scottish National Party's push for independence after Brexit.

Think tank finds evidence weak for sugar tax
The Ministry of Health-commissioned report found only weak evidence for sugar taxes.

Untangling obesity and diabetes' 'missing link'
Genetic changes in "junk DNA" may be a missing link between type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Kiwi scientist helps tackle elusive 'Element 118'
A top NZ scientist has helped define an intriguing and relatively new chemical element.

Ross family paintings sold for $199k
David Ross appeared briefly in the Wellington District Court this morning, where hearings were adjourned to August 22.

FMA slams Ross allegations
Suggestions the FMA knew about David Ross long before his business was raided were "crap", says Sean Hughes.

Dodgy donations: Accountant struck off
An Auckland accountant has been struck off and ordered to pay more than $31,000 after he used 60 clients to get tax rebates on donations for his own benefit.

Accountant fined for ethics breach
A Wanaka accountant has been ordered to pay more than $26,000 after he was appointed receiver of a failed winemaker despite an obvious conflict of interest.

Farmers fraud accountant struck off
An Auckland accountant has been struck off for reusing more than $14,500 worth of department store gift vouchers to help herself, family and friends.

Brian Fallow: Does NZ really need 28 ministers?
Does a country of 4.4m really need 28 ministers - 20 in Cabinet and eight outside?

Institute slashes NZ growth forecast
NZIER says a rapidly worsening global economy will depress New Zealand's fledgling recovery and keep interest rates on hold until 2013.