Saturday, 20 March 2010 09:04 pm
    leadimage Baby killer whale goes under knife at Te Papa

    Internationally recognised scientists have brought their scalpels to Te Papa for a rare chance to dissect a dead baby orca found off the West Coast of the South Island.

    SAMANTHA GUZZO endured blood, guts and smell to record their work, which began at Te Papa’s research lab this week.

Featured Articles

featuredimage $15 too much to ask? Minimum wage hits more Maori in the pocket

Maori are over-represented among low-paid workers. VAUGHAN ELDER takes a look at Maori views of the minimum wage.

featuredimage Can the click of a mouse save public broadcasting? Maybe…

EXPRESSING your opinion these days is easier than ever. SABRINA DANKEL looks at how nearly 20,000 clicks on the web “save” Radio New Zealand.

featuredimage Do sci-fi geeks dream of statuettes?

No big bang as sci-fi comes close to a Best Picture Oscar, writes KYLIE KLEIN-NIXON.

featuredimage Te Rakau or jail? Where the lost boys can go for help

How do you turn around the life of a young man who’s got nowhere to go? KARA LOK found out at Te Rakau, Wellington’s Maori education and drama company.

featuredimage Indian burial customs adapted for the NZ generation

New Zealand-born Indians have added elements of Christianity from their adoptive country to their traditional funerals, reports BRENDA COTTINGHAM.

Karori hydroslides into Capital’s aquatic history

Wellington city’s first hydroslide set to open next week.

First decrease in exports after year of growth

Fewer goods sent overseas, but the import habit sticks.

Kiwisaver doesn’t save Kiwis when in dire straits

Most turned down for Kiwisaver refunds due to financial hardship.

Young Samoans unaware of language realities

Optimism fails to match the stats on language abilities.

Poems help African Kiwi make Capital his home

With media and music, Abdalla Gabriel adapts to new life.

Households spend $25 more a week on food

A welcome fall in food prices masks long-term pain.

Kapiti artist captures winner on canvas

Harriet Bright is hanging twice in the Adam Portraiture Awards

High demand for pool space prompts review

Capital’s school pools targeted for use by the general public.

Upper Hutt airs pokie-machine concerns

A cap on numbers is proposed amid worries about gambling.

Local restaurant doing its bit for environment

Logan Brown gets bronze award for sustainable practices.

Greytown residents to choose flood scheme

High cost to prevent Waiohine River wipe-out.

Wairarapa’s woeful summer of pollution

Council says all good for swimming – just not after rain.