New ZealandThousands watch lunar eclipse from NZ (+photos)Thousands of people turned their eyes to the sky for the first lunar eclipse visible from NZ in three years.21 Dec 09:51 PM
Media and marketingProduct placement hits Britain but junk food is outProduct placement will be hitting the UK for the first time at the end of February.21 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentGovt opens ACC to private sectorThe Government is to allow private insurers to compete with the Accident Compensation Corporation.21 Dec 02:04 AM
WorldSolar power frees thousands from risks of search for water"We used to have regular cases of water-related disease, including diarrhoea and typhoid, but that's a thing of the past."19 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldParis plugs into rent and rideParis will become the first metropolitan area in the world to experiment with an extensive system of self-service hire cars.19 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailToothpaste maker thinks outside tubeHandmade bath and body company Lush will release chewable toothpaste tablets next year.19 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyThe carbon detectivesCutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?19 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentNZ women doing well but could be better - reportNZ women still struggle to gain leadership roles and suffer from high levels of domestic violence, a report says.16 Dec 10:19 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Best of 201010 of the most memorable Tech Universe items from 2010.16 Dec 07:00 PM
Business'Appreciation Engine' connects bands with fansOne way of looking at the world of music is to say the game is changing. Another way is to say it’s a complicated mess where making money’s nowhere as simple as it used to be.15 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessCleantech breakthroughs for Kiwi firmsIt's important that any technologies which could assist the transition away from fossil fuels are thoroughly explored.14 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldHIV breakthrough reportedDoctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.14 Dec 08:38 PM
TechnologyIt's all geek to usForget the cliché of the uncool four-eyed wimp. As Alice-Azania Jarvis explains, 2010 may go down in the history books as the Year of the Nerd.13 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldThe $10,000 human genomeYou can sequence your own genome for $10,000 USD - and it will only take around eight days to complete.11 Dec 11:29 PM
World<i>Changespotting</i>: Tightening the purse strings Fictional shopaholic Becky Bloomwood would doubtless have benefited from one of these personalised electronic wallets. 11 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandCocaine seizures 'tip of iceberg'Cocaine has become the trendy drug of choice and the the number of smugglers from South America caught at the border is rising.10 Dec 04:30 PM
TechnologyAre social games a waste of time and money?They're the gaming equivalent of washing the dishes. Nevertheless, these games cleverly keep people playing and crucially, spending money.09 Dec 11:13 PM
BusinessThird generation technology incubators cooking up better start-upsTechnology incubators have come a long way since 2000 when then-science minister Pete Hodgson said New Zealand needed something that replicated the highly successful Israel model.09 Dec 10:14 PM
EmploymentWomen in their twenties smash glass ceiling to reverse pay gapBritish women in their twenties have smashed the glass ceiling and are now being paid more than their male counterparts.09 Dec 03:12 AM
WorldAspirin - the little pill with a big impact on cancerIt is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.07 Dec 04:30 PM
World<i>Changespotting</i>: Simple is as simple doesIn this edition: Simplicity in phones, particles and the economy.05 Dec 03:39 AM
New Zealand<i>Geoff Cumming</i>: You can't hide from prying eyesState agencies will gain fresh powers to snoop and search under a sweeping law change,03 Dec 08:49 PM
OpinionAvoiding the quarter-life crisisThe quarterlife crisis is associated with young adults coming into the job market primed with a qualification there’s not that much demand for03 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleLet me give you some advice...Like it or not, there is always someone more "expert" dishing out advice on cooking, child-rearing or any given aspect of home life.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TechnologyWhat's the future of TV in New Zealand?TV viewing culture is changing, particularly among the younger demographics, writes Peter Griffin.01 Dec 09:45 PM
WorldTiny house movement thrives amid real estate bustAt least one tiny corner of the US housing market appears to be thriving. 01 Dec 04:30 PM
