New ZealandComment: University links with China raise questionsRegulations governing possible military end-use of university research put in spotlight.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen drinking leads to adulthood alcohol problems: StudySubstance abuse in adulthood has been connected to frequent teen drinking.10 Jul 08:41 PM
KahuBone study gives picture of NZ's lost worldNew study using DNA from fossil bone uncovers unknown animal species and Māori behaviours.09 Jul 07:00 PM
BusinessNZ's worrying fast-food trends revealedThe most worrying trend was in serving size, says researcher.09 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientists closing in killer infectious diseaseA novel property of a new anti-TB drug could lead to more treatments for the disease.08 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandEx-lawyer: Inquiry into Russell McVeagh a failureBazley report is mere 'window dressing', says former lawyer.05 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandTwo million obese New Zealanders by 2038, study findsUrgent action needed to halt the growth of waistlines, researchers say.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeters: Time for some original thinkingWinston Peters says New Zealand is sticking with "Asia Pacific" rather than "Indo Pacific"29 Jun 06:38 AM
New ZealandPrescription fee re-think needed - studyOne-fifth of people with multiple illnesses have trouble paying for health needs: survey24 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandNumber of stroke sufferers could skyrocket in next decadeThe number of stroke sufferers could increase by 40 per cent in just the next decade.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$5m for research into infertility disorderWomen unable to have children due to PCOS may be one step closer to regaining fertility.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's big climate question: do we cut all gases?Should NZ's bold new Zero Carbon Bill target short-lived methane as hard as CO2?20 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandDrop in HIV cases may be due to treatment changesChanges to treatment could explain a big drop in diagnoses of HIV, researchers say.20 Jun 01:33 AM
New ZealandMedical researcher dies during probe into poisoning, deathHer partner's blood was found to contain five types of prescription medicine.19 Jun 06:53 PM
New ZealandCould we spot dementia decades before diagnosis?Imagine being able to spot dementia 30 years in advance. Scientists think it's possible.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi breakthrough could lead to bowel cancer vaccineKiwi scientists hope their discovery can pave they way for a bowel cancer vaccine.17 Jun 01:02 AM
OpinionPhil Seddon: Predator Free NZ is just half the storyThere's a bigger story to conservation than NZ's predator-free goal, says Phil Seddon.15 Jun 04:43 AM
LifestyleMouldy flats caused by 'lifestyle not landlords'Otago students win confidential settlement with their landlord over mouldy house.13 Jun 09:53 PM
New ZealandStudents back reports on law campInterviewees confirm pressure to drink to excess and sexual focus of many activities.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree strikes 'evidence' wrong: officialNo "evidence" three-strikes law works as Government moves to repeal.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore Pasifika and Māori are choosing to study medicineStatistics show more and more Māori and Pasifika students training to become doctors.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaff cuts drag NZ universities down in world rankingsOnly our smallest universities, Waikato and Lincoln, have lifted their rankings.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThermal upgrades making healthier state homesSema Taanoa hasn't needed to turn on the heater since moving into an upgraded house.06 Jun 01:33 AM
New ZealandWellington homes are too cold, study confirmsWellington social housing residents are at risk of more health issues due to temperature.31 May 06:48 AM
New ZealandCritic magazine hits back at censorshipStudent magazine Critic Te Arohi has hit back at University of Otago "censorship".27 May 09:34 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: No place for censorship, periodCOMMENT: Readership of Otago University's student newspaper skyrocketed this week.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis law reform should consider the risks: ResearcherAny law change on cannabis should consider the risks to young people, says researcher.24 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandCritic 'will continue to challenge' after receiving apology"Period drama" has come to a full stop after the proctor offered his apologies.23 May 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Censored': Controversial student magazine seizedThe Campus Watch team removed the magazines from stands around the university.22 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandPeriod pain and uncomfortable sex common for woman in late 30sResearchers call for more to be done to understand causes of pelvic pain.21 May 10:09 PM
KahuMyth of Mangahawea: Is this NZ's first human settlement?Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.19 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandCan dogs really sniff out cancer?Research into scent-detection dogs identifying lung cancer among those to get a grant.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents prepare for 'zombie apocalypse'Zombie apocalypse preparation 'the same as for an earthquake or other natural disaster'.14 May 06:15 PM
New ZealandShaken twins: 'No surprise' charges droppedJudge knows from experience the case cannot continue to court, says law professor.08 May 03:37 AM