New ZealandKey meets Gertrude the Mexican red-kneed tarantulaIf he is afraid of spiders, our seemingly fearless leader wasn't showing it.07 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandQuake volunteers rewarded with Metallica ticketsStudent volunteers who helped in the earthquake clean-up have been rewarded with tickets to a sold-out Metallica gig.15 Sep 06:29 AM
New ZealandStudent army takes to the streets after the Christchurch earthquakeStudents are using social networking skills to pull together a volunteer army of more than 1300.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Hysterical' coverage prompted Undie 500 offerMedia coverage about the search for a destination for the troubled Undie 500 prompted a couple to offer students their property.02 Jul 09:19 PM
New ZealandTop brains only - varsities cut class sizesPlaces at many popular universities will be restricted next year to students who gain top marks at high school.17 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandLecturer relents on students' use of Wikipedia for researchA university lecturer has embraced Wikipedia as part of her teaching after initially shunning the online encyclopedia.07 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTweenies turned off by 'gross' sexy images"Tween" girls are making informed decisions about sexualised popular culture, a study finds. 19 Mar 03:00 PM
BusinessBig private firms in spotlightPrivate equity firms and other big privately-held companies may be forced to open their books.21 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandCrown Law to review internet publishing lawsThe Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.13 Oct 12:19 AM