Unravelling the mysteries of the world around us is all in a day’s work for Victoria University researcher Dr Mark McGuinness.

University students who have an exaggerated belief in what they deserve, known as ‘excessive entitlement’, tend to do worse in their exams than those who take personal responsibility and are internally motivated for success.

Taranaki’s rare and endangered plants will come under the spotlight at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (26 May).

The time is here for you to have your say in the choice of design for the Woodville sculpture.

A 38-year-old woman who was critically injured after a firearms incident near Kaitaia yesterday died in hospital late last night.

A 38-year-old man will be appearing in the Kaitaia District court today charged with two counts of murder.

Public voting opens today (20 May) for Metlink’s inaugural public transport art competition.

Peter Glensor, Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Economic Wellbeing Committee, says 16 finalists have been selected.

New Zealand has suffered a dramatic decline in native biodiversity which a University of Canterbury (UC) researcher has called the most pervasive environmental issue facing the country.

University of Canterbury (UC) computer scientist Professor Tim Bell wants more women studying computer science.

The Salvation Army’s first State of the Nation report on Pasifika people in New Zealand reveals communities making modest progress in the face of great adversity.

At around 8.30pm this evening police were called to a residential address in Dawson Road, Snells Beach north of Auckland where a male has been stabbed.