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Fatherhood can help anti-social men find hope - study

Fatherhood can be the key to transforming anti-social young men into responsible citizens, according to new research.

Cancer 'a rich man's disease', scientist says

Welfare review to consider unemployment insurance

The govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.

On the edge of the world

Dylan Horrocks, author of newly published graphic novel Hicksville, said he grew up in two places: In New Zealand and in comics.

Pat Pilcher: NZahead report is right - we could do better

Earth Hour not without its grinches

Earth Hour tomorrow night is intended to unite people and communities against climate change but global warming grinches plan to leave their lights on.

Pollution researcher named top emerging scientist

John Watt has been named the top emerging scientist in the PM's science awards, for research aimed at cutting vehicle exhaust pollution.

Grand day for Sir Ngatata

Sir Ngatata Love is invested as a Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit by Prince Charles.

Bold tax reform needed, says Treasury head

'Outdated' censorship laws need change

Sir Ed still the greatest 'living' Kiwi

Sir Ed still first among 'living' New Zealanders, 18 months after his death.

Fairer sex tell fewer fibs than their men

Men lie twice as often as women, fibbing an average six times a day while women told just three, according to a new study.

UE standard may be raised

University vice-chancellors have been speaking to the qualifications authority about whether University Entrance standards are too low.

Uni finances fail student examination

Exorcism death reflects lack of cultural understanding, says expert