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On hold: the cellphone tumour rumour

With a pending World Health Organisation report on the effects of mobile phone usage on the brain, the evidence so far is pointing to good news. However, much is still unknown.

Revolutionary medical work wins scientist $100,000 prize

NZ surgeon describes separating twins

A NZ surgeon who helped separate conjoined twins says none of the complications they had allowed for materialised.

Iceberg on its way to our shores

A massive iceberg spotted southwest of New Zealand by scientists working on Macquarie Island could be moving closer.

Dinosaur footprints in South Island revealed

Dinosaur footprints found in Nelson (+video)

70 million-year-old prints are the first dinosaur footprints recognised in New Zealand and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the South Island.

Aftershocks may be delayed by centuries, say scientists

GM grass trial aims to cut cows' gas

AgResearch plans to grow genetically modified grass created to cut the greenhouse gases produced by cows.

Chatham depths expedition unveils mysteries of the sea

Race to save rare creatures

It's patently clear Kiwi inventors are falling behind

We invented the commercial bungy and, arguably, the aeroplane, but a recent study suggests New Zealand is struggling to keep up in the invention stakes.