Lifestyle
Kiwis working longer and longer
The nine-to-five work day still rules in New Zealand but things are slowly changing.
How to buy the perfect suit
By LARA ZAMIATIN - SMH
If clothes maketh the man, then a well-made suit makes a man splendid.
Nuts boost health benefit of Mediterranean diet
Reuters
Adding nuts to a traditional Mediterranean diet rich in fruit and vegetables appears to provide extra health benefits, Spanish researchers say.
Envy is a dog's life, study finds
Reuters
Dogs can sniff out unfair situations and show a simple emotion similar to envy or jealousy, Austrian researchers say.
How to buy the perfect suit
By LARA ZAMIATIN - SMH
If clothes maketh the man, then a well-made suit makes a man splendid.
Teens happier, healthier nowadays
NZPA
Teenagers are healthier, happier and have better nutrition than their counterparts seven years ago, according to research released today.
Videogames lure players into the kitchen
Reuters
A new crop of videogames is encouraging fans to ignore their parents' advice and play with their food.
What's NZ's car of the year?
By CLIO FRANCIS - Stuff.co.nz
A perfect blend of family values and Ferrari-like performance has won the Ford F6 the title of best new car.
Top Gear Oz does 'obscene' damage
Home on the ground
By TANYA KATTERNS - The Dominion Post
A pair of morepork chicks could have been a meal for the first passing rat, but tight predator control in a bush block in Silverstream has given them a fighting chance.
Win a copy of Mad Men on DVD
Stuff.co.nz
The complete first season of acclaimed drama show Mad Men has been released on DVD, and Stuff.co.nz has four copies to give away to celebrate.
Win a copy of The Killers' new CD
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PICK ME UP: Experts are divided on the issue of healthy people using drugs such Ritalin to boost study and work performances.
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Brain booster drugs - why not?
Healthy people are increasingly turning to brain-enhancing drugs like Ritalin to boost their performance in school or at work, researchers say.
Videogames lure players into the kitchen
A new crop of videogames is encouraging fans to ignore their parents' advice and play with their food.
Envy is a dog's life, study finds
Dogs can sniff out unfair situations and show a simple emotion similar to envy or jealousy, Austrian researchers say.
Top Gear Oz does 'obscene' damage
Car companies in Australia are reportedly seething at "obscene" damage done to their vehicles during the filming of cult television show Top Gear.