New ZealandDying GP's last wish: Legalise euthanasiaA doctor who has just months to live after being diagnosed with a terminal illness says it's time for euthanasia to be legalised.20 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldLooking for medical marijuana? Get in lineApproved pot growers in New Mexico are struggling to keep up with demand from the 2000 registered medical marijuana patients.20 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandMum, Dad and kids no longer typical householdChildless or empty-nest couples have replaced iconic families of Mum, Dad and the kids as New Zealand's most common kind of household.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandVitamin C blocks tumour growth: studyNZ researchers have established that vitamin C can help to block the growth of cancer cells.19 Jul 04:00 PM
TechnologyForget the LHC - physicists plan new atom smasherForget the Large Hadron Collider, Cern's scientists have their hearts set on a new, $9.48 billion, 31km Linear Collider.18 Jul 08:55 PM
Small BusinessNZ technology generates electricity from passing carsAn NZ company has developed a way of generating electricity from passing cars.15 Jul 08:45 PM
LifestyleDiscos out, proms in for UK primary school studentsLimo rental companies and dressmakers are starting to cash in as 'proms' to celebrate the end of primary school take off across Britain.15 Jul 03:45 AM
TechnologyKiwi company unveils life-changing technologyA local company has launched the Rex exoskeleton, a robotic device which enables wheelchair-bound people to walk.15 Jul 01:40 AM
EnvironmentCanadian polar bears facing extinctionPolar bears in the Hudson Bay area of Canada are likely to die out in the next three decades.14 Jul 11:33 PM
TechnologyA robot for every home by 2010? Yeah, rightDespite bold claims, the development of mass-produced useful, commercial robots hasn't much moved beyond the glorified nut tighteners at car factories.14 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandNZ waking up to value of Mandarin, says Confucius InstituteThe Confucius Institute wants to get 50,000 people learning Mandarin by next year.13 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Vicki Carpenter:</i> Our children deserve nothing but the best from teachersTeaching is a privilege, but proposed changes require careful consideration, says an education lecturer.13 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice set to get easier access to gunsGuns could be made more accessible to police amid concerns about the growing number of officers being "ambushed".13 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldUK to get 'slicker, smarter' health systemBritain's National Health Service is to be slimmed down, smartened up and democratised.13 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyFood prices fall 2pc - biggest annual decline in 50 yearsFood prices have fallen by 2pc in the past year, says Statistics NZ, the biggest annual fall since 1957.12 Jul 11:00 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> It's time for medical leaders to step upDespite our best efforts, the public health system delivers services in an unfair and arbitrary fashion. 12 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandChanges mean no final year loans for some studentsSome students won't get student loans for their final years under the changed student loan scheme.11 Jul 08:40 PM
WorldUK doctors declare war on junk foodLeading doctors in Britain will today demand tough government action to curb the nation's addiction to unhealthy food.11 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldTuvalu facing uncertain futureThe tiny island nation of Tuvalu is struggling with a raft of issues, including rising sea levels and frequent storm surges.11 Jul 01:08 AM
New ZealandNana, get off my FacebookThe risk of receiving a dreaded Facebook friend request from your parents or even grandparents is on the increase.10 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldBritish PM promises 'people power revolution'The British public is being urged to suggest their own spending cuts as the Government steps up its search for billions of pounds of savings.09 Jul 03:34 AM
EmploymentKiwis' workplace attire becoming more casualMore than 80 per cent of New Zealanders believe we are increasingly adopting a more casual approach to our workplace attire.06 Jul 03:55 AM
LifestyleBirthplace of 'drive-thru' turns its back on fast foodIn a bid to combat rampant obesity levels, law-makers in the US city of Baldwin Park have imposed a moratorium on new fast-food outlets.05 Jul 10:42 PM