The future of the southern neurosurgery service is now assured, with the announcement $3 million has been raised for the Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Otago.

Police are investigating the theft of a brief case containing private information on almost 500 research staff from tertiary institutions.

An accounts manager who stole nearly $240,000 from the University of Otago was always warning his team to look out for fraud, a court has been told.

New Zealand scientists are hoping to produce a baby formula good enough to match the nutritional quality of breast milk.

After chasing government money for the past decade, Otago University now accepts it'll have to fund any expansion to its dental school by itself.

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Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.

The Kiwi who witnessed the Charlottesville attack has seen terror first-hand before.