Interferon response key to fighting rhinovirus infections in nasal passages
When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages,…
Non-alcoholic beverages and smarter drinking choices see a shift in drinking habits
“I thought, ‘I don’t think the second half of this game is going to go to well if…
Is Troy Kingi really preparing to exit the stage?
Larger than life: Troy Kingi at Auckland’s Spark Arena in November, opening for Lenny Kravitz. Photo / Nico…
Should you be adding cash to your emergency kit?
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Weather: MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain for the South Island
Some storms could bring localised downpours of 25mm to 40mm an hour and hail larger than 20mm, along…
Hutt River rescue: Three men saved after night stranded in gorge
“They happened to be able to get a glimmer of cellphone reception and called for assistance about 7.30pm,”…
Akaroa King Salmon listeria recall: Mānuka cold smoked products warned
The smoked salmon products were sold at the following stores in the South Island – Akaroa Salmon Wigram…
Intranasal nanomedicine shows promise against glioblastoma
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, along with collaborators at Northwestern University, have developed…
Manukau bus driver attacked and left unconscious in assault
“Suddenly, I had a blow in my face … I couldn’t even see. I just had a blow,…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Unlocking the secrets of NMDA receptors for better brain health
As information zings from cell to cell inside the brain, bursts of electricity spur its transmission. At Cold…
Revolutionizing patient discharge with text message-based technology
Every day, millions of people are discharged after extended hospital stays, but matching these patients with appropriate care…