An Otago University study has challenged the idea that depression and anti-social behaviour are primarily influenced by genes.

Like your frocks fabulous and your produce pesticide-free? Dunedin's for you, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Emergency services were called to Wellington International Airport after a plane was forced to return shortly after take-off this afternoon.

New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.

An Otago tourist attraction is an intriguing mix of art and artefacts, says Jim Eagles.

Six Dunedin schools are set to be merged or closed because of falling rolls, Anne Tolley says.

So where do you look to diversify when you've already got substantial interests in seafood, shipping, tourism and property?

A professor nominates the 200 books that will teach you more than you will learn at University.

Sir Edmund Hillary's children have blocked his widow from selling his historic watches.

An Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the 2010 Rutherford Medal.

A panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.

This working station is an escape from modern life, says Sally Rae.

Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.

The ruins of a huge 1870 woolshed show settler skills, writes Don Donovan.

New Zealand winemakers weren't pleased after one of the world's most respected wine critics, master of wine Jancis Robinson, pooh-poohed the country's pinot noir in a blind tasting.