New ZealandAlcohol cheaper to buy than water - studyAlcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandReductil to be axed over health risksA review of the weight loss drug found the risks to patients outweighed the benefits, Medsafe's principal clinical advisor said today.11 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandOtago scientists isolate fast-moving atomFour University of Otago researchers are believed to be the first to isolate and photograph the Rubidium 85 atom.26 Sep 09:56 PM
LifestyleStone age manStanding on snakes and having trees fall on him are all in a day's work for the archaeologist who's been called Auckland's Indiana Jones.02 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Art galleriesAuckland has some of the best art galleries on offer in the South Pacific.27 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTobacco firm denies YouTube marketingBritish American Tobacco (BAT) has denied claims it uses video-sharing website YouTube to market its products, as research released today from Otago University claimed.26 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandMurder forcing University re-thinkUniversities may have to rethink their policies on staff-student relationships, following the Sophie Elliott case.14 Aug 05:30 PM
Small Business<i>Gill South</i>: To see ourselves as others see us - it isn't always a pretty sightCriticism of NZ business can be hard to take...18 Jul 03:45 PM
New ZealandFace of 2500-year-old woman revealedNZ scientists have recreated the face of a 2500-year-old Turkish peasant with technology they hope could be used in court in coming years. 08 Jul 04:00 PM
RetailFood miles least of shoppers' worriesUK shoppers care more about the price of fresh produce than where it comes from or its environmental impact, research suggests.07 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy looks at why mum's kiss is good for babyEncouraging a mother to spit on her baby may not sound like good science, but it is the basis of a world-first study in NZ.17 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast weekend for Dunedin pub GardiesDunedin student pub The Garden Tavern, known as Gardies, will close its doors for the final time this weekend after being sold to Otago University this year.16 Jun 09:16 PM
