New ZealandOtago scientist awarded Rutherford MedalAn Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the 2010 Rutherford Medal. 10 Nov 07:41 PM
New ZealandGraphic warnings deter young smokers - studyGraphic images of the adverse health effects of smoking do deter young adult smokers and should be significantly increased in size, NZ research has found. 28 Oct 09:09 PM
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