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University of Otago has applied for consent to build a $12 million retreat for academics.
Cambodian refugee escaped execution, now proud father of GP
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'Very high' chance New Zealand will go back to level 2
New Zealanders are being told not to be complacent when it comes to Covid-19.
Christchurch mosque attacks: Study into ongoing effects of survivors and families
Serious risk of mental health disorders, researchers say.
'Not good enough': NZ tempts fate by not introducing masks, say researchers
University of Otago researchers say masks and better contact tracing are essential.
Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale
A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
Sexual misconduct complaint against former student politician
Former students' association rep says he has no memory of alleged sexual misconduct.
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A promising student subjected a woman to a degrading assault, leaving her traumatised.
Small Business: How tech can revolutionise fashion retailing
Jessie Wong talks about the "infinite possibilities" e-commerce and tech hold for retail.
'Life without you seems meaningless': Mother of crash victim pays tribute online
Tributes are pouring in for the two young men who died in a crash in Dunedin on Saturday.
Choosing childcare: How to decide what's best for your child
Take a checklist when you're choosing daycare, but in the end it's love that counts.
PhD candidate says some post-grad students should be let in as essential workers
Doctoral students from overseas are hoping to be let back in to NZ as essential workers.
Voluntary Covid-19 isolation: 39 people join family in facilities
Health Ministry's special exemption for those wanting to reunite early with arrivals.
'Sleepless nights, nightmares, trauma' as coronial process drags on
A grieving family has waited for a coronal inquest into son's suicide for seven years.
Otago University drops health subjects
Mental health and women's health no longer compulsory at Otago medical school.
Use of BMI to detect heart risk in Māori, Pasifika misleading - doctor
A study found that BMI has no relation to the special fatty tissue around the heart.
Empty class: Inside the foreign student crisis
Decisions on how to let foreign students back next year are needed soon.
Revealed: Auckland rises in university world rankings, second NZ uni tumbles
Auckland University inches up, but Waikato drops out of top 300.
Time to define Covid elimination, Kiwi scientists say
As NZ's Covid-19 case count goes to zero, scientists renew calls to define elimination.
Bowel cancer 'not just old person's disease'
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Covid 19: WHO tipped to back wearing masks
Professor Michael Baker says a WHO review of the use of masks will change policy.
'Reopen Auckland': Mayor tells Govt to loosen border
University and council plead with Government to 'reopen Auckland'.
Big Read: Grieving family's questions join chorus over Covid-19
Prime Minister's office vague on what inquiry will be held on Covid-19, or when.
Why contact tracing tech isn't so straightforward
Experts say we shouldn't be placing all our hopes on tech solutions for contact tracing.
'Pause for a few more days': Expert's advice to PM
Infectious diseases expert Professor Michael Baker talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.
Most universities won't reopen until July
Universities won't reopen quickly even though Government says they can.
Expert: 'Mass masking' should be part of level 2
Epidemiologist says NZ should follow Taiwan and wear masks in public during level 2.
What exactly is elimination? Scientists push for concrete definition
Scientists have proposed a specific definition for 'elimination' - NZ's big Covid-19 goal.
How a cold home during level 3 will affect your health
Research shows being cold stresses the immune system.
Covid 19: Our only way out
Editorial: More than 100 potential keys are being fashioned in labs around the world.
Southern DHB 'confident' transmission from Bluff cluster stopped
Just 14 active cases in region compared with 101 a few weeks ago.