KahuMore Kiwi teens talking mates out of smokingThe once-cool appeal of smoking to teens now appears to have been stubbed out.30 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandYoung women, poor, dominate self-poisoning casesThe deprived and young women feature predominantly in self-poisoning cases in EDs.30 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandWhat fishy findings mean for our reproductionNZ salmon study holds possible implications for understanding our own reproduction system.29 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandNZ had own big black swan speciesNew Zealand had its own species of black swan - but it was wiped out by hunting.25 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandQuad bike deaths similar in AustraliaA new study shows striking similarities in New Zealand and Australia quad bike deaths.16 Jul 05:00 PM
TourismVerdict on the Milford Sound tourism boomVisitors who have poured into Milford Sound have been surveyed on their impressions.11 Jul 06:03 AM
BusinessFears Otago Uni to cut hundreds of jobsAnxious staff have been invited to a meeting to outline a new way of working.05 Jul 08:44 PM
New ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's top universityKiwi institutions in top 2.5% of world universities but they lack the profile of some.04 Jul 09:13 PM
New ZealandCanines take over campusWhile uni goes to the dogs a genetics conference starts with human links established.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog saliva link to behaviourOtago University dog saliva study in bid to understand behavioural traits02 Jul 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Threat to reputation of NZ universities'University of Otago fears Govt changes to tertiary education could result in free-for-all.29 Jun 07:34 PM
New ZealandScientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelfNZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC staff not keen to 'play God' with native speciesDoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal drug effects demand 'urgent action'Researchers call for urgent action over an antipsychotic drug linked to 13 NZ deaths.20 Jun 12:31 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConePuzzling politics of preferential treatmentCOMMENT: Getting into the University of Otago medical school is not the same for everyone.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ discovery key in drug resistance fightNZ scientists have made a surprise genetic finding that could help combat drug resistance.18 Jun 04:05 AM
Environment'Trojan' could help make NZ pest-freeA technique just proven by NZ scientists on fruit flies could one day help wipe out pests.15 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandFisheries management 'failing miserably': ExpertsA scathing critique of MPI and NZ fisheries has been published in a science journal.14 Jun 06:07 PM
LifestyleDaycare: Poor nutrition, too many treatsMost childcare centres that feed their children are not meeting nutrition guidelines.14 Jun 02:00 PM
KahuBay women finalists for Matariki awardsAwards for Maori New Year celebrate outstanding commitment to Aotearoa and kaupapa Maori.13 Jun 01:00 PM
KahuFlu killing 500 Kiwis each year: studyBug kills about 500 New Zealanders, with Maori, men and the poor at greatest risk.09 Jun 12:10 AM
PoliticsIs your name as well-rounded as you are?A name that matches your mug could be an odd secret ingredient to success in politics.08 Jun 12:00 PM
New ZealandIWC panel demands action over Maui dolphinsA high-level scientific panel has again urged NZ to save the Maui dolphin from extinction.07 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The best universities in NZNZ universities are climbing in world rankings.07 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandStudents to delve into their teachers' DNAWhere did your science teacher hail from? Hundreds of students are about to find out.07 Jun 01:42 AM
New ZealandOtago students damage $500k sculptureIt's believed students climbed on the sculpture, damaging its base.05 Jun 08:29 PM
LifestyleMissing DNA may link to breast cancerA link discovered between young women with breast cancer and their DNA.29 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandCannabidiol effective in treatment of epilepsyCannabidiol shown to be effective for a severe form of epilepsy, according to a new study.24 May 11:04 PM
KahuPsychiatric orders 'violate' human rightsA standard NZ psychiatry practice may violate human rights conventions, say researchers.24 May 07:21 AM
KahuGene variants could explain high Maori gout ratesGene variants that could help explain high rates of gout in Maori and Pacific people.23 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandAdult ADHD medication use up 50 per cent"Psychiatrists are far more accepting... that ADHD can exist in adulthood."23 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandYellow-eyed penguins may disappearNational icon headed for extinction on mainland- unless we act now.16 May 07:21 PM
OpinionHistory proves 'refugee crisis' is mythCOMMENT: Global migration is becoming a deeply contentious, even toxic, issue.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCameras to be installed around uniUniversity of Otago plans to place 60 cameras around the campus for students' safety.12 May 08:13 PM
