New ZealandHobbit films put Tolkien fans offDie-hard fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's novels have been turned off by Peter Jackson's three-part film adaptation of The Hobbit, according to Kiwi researchers trawling through responses from viewers.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman punched in assault at uniWaikato University staff hope security footage will help police track a man who attacked a young woman in broad daylight at the Hamilton campus yesterday.23 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandUniversities face copyright actionAll eight of New Zealand's universities are being taken to the New Zealand Copyright Tribunal for refusing to agree to an increased annual licence fee which allows lecturers to copy authors' work for students.09 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandCelebrity honours cost $250,000New Zealand universities have spent more than $250,000 dishing out honorary degrees to celebrities and visiting dignitaries, a Herald investigation into the eight institutions has found.27 Dec 04:54 AM
Freight and logisticsGreen economy could pay for NZMandatory emissions standards for new vehicles and an electrical "smart grid" are among a raft of ways New Zealand could tap into a global green economy.14 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWhat we need is a MAXIMUM wageThe wages which need to be reduced are those of the CEOs and other high-level management positions, writes Ryan Wood. "A maximum wage also has a trickle-down effect."16 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Legal code of conduct for politicians neededAlexander Gillespie says we need to know that our politicians and public officials are trustworthy. Corruption 'hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority."19 Sep 09:30 PM
EconomyBeyond the horizon: The future isn't what it used to beWhat sort of country will New Zealand be halfway through this century? Here’s a snapshot of what Godzone could be like.10 Sep 03:00 AM
OpinionSmall Business: How to win in the Dragon's DenWhat does it take to win in a Dragon's Den? 11 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandStature a better indication of a nation's wealth than GDP - researcherA person's height and body mass should be used to measure a nation's wealth and wellbeing, says a researcher. Professor Les Oxley 22 Feb 03:51 AM
Opinion<i>Peter Boxall:</i> What makes the workforce happy?Peter Boxall asks: What makes the workforce happy, and how can we build on it?02 Jun 10:59 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Boxall:</i> Are NZ workers really disengaged?Are the raft of employee 'engagement' surveys that show New Zealand workers are unhappy with ther work really accurate?31 May 09:30 PM
