OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry</i>: Survive on less sleep? What a nightmareMutation in gene that determines individual sleep requirements explains why some people don't need much kip.24 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ bugs promise unique wine sipIndigenous microbes may help produce distinct Kiwi wines.19 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandCockroach boom sends bug business soaringCockroach populations have soared this year, with good breeding conditions and horrible winter weather sending the bugs inside.17 Aug 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat do your sleep patterns say about you?Your genetic make-up may determine how many good hours of sleep you get.13 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandSea slugs may be victims as wellAn expert on sea slugs doubts they are to blame for killing dogs, saying the slugs themselves are probably victims.13 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach poison - sea slugs top suspectsScientists have proved that slugs found on an Auckland beach are toxic but have not established what they have eaten to make them poisonous.12 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> White roofs are good for societyPainting the world's roofs and roads white would be the equivalent of taking all the cars off the road for 11 years, scientists say.11 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog and fish deaths may not be linked - scientistsResearchers believe they may be dealing with two or even three unrelated causes of illness in the Hauraki Gulf.05 Aug 04:00 PM
