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Divisive or unifying? What Kiwis think of Waitangi Day

Study reveals fascinating insights into how we see each other - and ourselves.

Worried parents swamp tuition firms after NZ school maths achievement slumps

'Overseas this is the norm, and we're seeing it increasingly ... adopted by NZ families.'

'Generalist' teachers mean smartest science students go unnoticed

The researchers said there had been a focus on literacy and numeracy in primary schools.

Diving deeper - how the Tarawera eruption changed our lakes

Researchers will this week delve deeper into the history of Rotorua Te Arawa lakes.

Covid-19 vaccines: The 10 big questions answered

Who gets the Covid-19 shots first? How do they work? Are they safe? Jamie Morton explains.

Used EVs cheaper over long-term than new petrol cars - study

Used EVs would be cheaper to run over 12 years than even new petrol cars, NZ study finds.

Insight: The Australians who don't vaccinate and how to change their minds

Myths about vaccines need to be debunked, says expert.

Maths failures: It doesn't add up

How can we turn around a 27-year decline in our knowledge of maths?

Will vaccine rollout help or hurt wider immunisation efforts?

Successful vaccine roll-out could lift other coverage rates - but hurt them if done badly.

Waikanae youth receives London based forum award

"I didn't really expect it because there were so many good people there."

Covid-19: Three big questions we're now asking

Should NZ cut travel? Is MIQ ventilation risky? Will vaccines guard against new strains?

Travellers' tales: MIQ mingling, guests share footballs, frisbees

More travellers come forward about MIQ mixing, but Govt insists protocols are strict.

Experts: More incursions likely before vaccines arrive

Experts say global Covid-19 surge and potential for breaches means more leaks are likely.

Cracking the (QR) code: Is this how we get more Kiwis to scan?

Trust, but not toughness, could be key to getting more Kiwis to scan in at bars and cafes.

Cats and dogs 'should receive Covid vaccine' to stop mutations

"It makes sense to develop vaccines for pets as a precaution," genetics professor says.

How NZ's Covid-19 response led to dramatic drop in deaths

NZ's tough Covid-19 response has been credited with a dramatic drop in deaths last year.

Experts: Time to 'turn down tap' on travel from risky countries

While another lockdown is unlikely, experts say latest case should prompt travel rethink.

How Kiwis' Google searches predicted 'reeferendum' result

Researchers surprised after using Google data to correctly pick cannabis referendum vote.