Surgeons had to remove part of the boy's bowel after he ate up to 100 of banned neodymium magnets, according to a case study in the New Zealand Medical Journal.
Health
Fri, Oct 24
Concern as Google, OpenAI and Meta Platforms race to build a form of artificial intelligence designed to surpass humans at many tasks.
World
Wed, Oct 22
Making itself a gateway to online searches could allow OpenAI, the world's most valuable start-up, to pull in more internet traffic.
Locals in areas such as Ōwhiro Bay reported finding the pesky invertebrates in shoes, bags, and even their beds.
Environment
Sun, Oct 19
What people are likely seeing is commonly known as a space jellyfish, which is a phenomenon that can happen when sunlight reflects off the exhaust plume from the rocket's engines.
New Zealand
Wed, Oct 15
The target would be set at a range of 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050.
Politics
Sun, Oct 12
The Government has announced it will be investing in more funding for natural pharmaceuticals, as it aims to boost exports for what it described as a "fast-growing" sector.
Business
Sat, Oct 4
A new UK study found that people with poor sleep had brains that appeared significantly older than expected based on their actual age.
Life
A new study shows a combined inhaler used by adults can cut childhood asthma attacks nearly in half — without affecting growth or lung function.
Sun, Sep 28
Flu vaccinations are almost three times more popular than those for Covid, despite the exact same group being most at risk.
Sat, Sep 27
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Liam Lawson’s best result, recognition for a Palestinian state, and the best view of today’s partial solar eclipse
Mon, Sep 22
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including controversy over a Marokopa documentary grows, Donald Trump’s ominous post about Russian drones, and has science found life on Mars?
Crime and Justice
Thu, Sep 11
An international team of scientists is set up near Invercargill Airport, using a laser beam and radar waves to study conditions over the Southern Ocean.
Tue, Sep 2
Playing white noise to beer has been shown to speed up fermentation by up to 20%, according to new research.
Mon, Aug 18
"The advice I give is independent. It's independent of thought, but it is considerate of the drivers of the day," he told Q+A.
Sun, Aug 10
There's a common household ingredient that can partially reverse some laundry shrinkage.
Wed, Aug 6
Erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar, but new research suggests it could potentially damage heart health and increase stroke risk.
Wed, Jul 23
Why are some farmers dead set against the proposed loosening of food labelling regulations and genetic engineering laws?
Tue, Jul 22
The study would help the billion-dollar export industry grow more disease resistant vines and slash chemical spray use by up to 80%.
Sat, Jul 19
A new small-scale gold mining technique could help keep e-waste out of landfills.
Sun, Jun 29
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter of short-term pleasures and seeking it can lead to addictive behaviours.
Thu, Jun 26
A new study found that diet-mimicking drug rapamycin prolongs life almost as effectively as calorie restriction.
Wed, Jun 25
Ever noticed how some people bounce out of bed after just a few hours' sleep, while others can barely function without a solid eight hours?
Thu, Jun 5
The condition can mimic other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, and is often misdiagnosed.
Team of Canterbury University researchers using analysis of human tears to detect the condition in its early stages.
Wed, Jun 4
