New ZealandTertiary Education Minister wants to restrict use of term ‘wānanga’Penny Simmonds proposes it should have the same protections as 'university'.22 Dec 11:05 PM
TalanoaA long time ago we had the Dr Phil's of this world - Pasifika professorThe University of Otago appoints its first Pacific professor of psychology.21 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgeryAmelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.17 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandWho's a pretty boy then? Kiwi scientist shocked by bi-gender birdThe rare split-gendered bird was spotted in Colombia.13 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go furtherOPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stock up while you still can': Retailers offload vapes ahead of bansBy next week, disposable vapes need to have maximum nicotine limits and safety features.10 Dec 09:21 PM
KahuThis pharmacy tohu is a Keepa for PounamuPounamu Keepa graduates with a Bachelor of Pharmacy10 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato Uni confident of med school despite Act request for new costingsThe $380m project has raised questions over cost, staffing and the funding process.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student propertyThe University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.30 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 still NZ’s ‘biggest infectious disease problem’Cases have been on the rise with a looming fifth Christmas wave.26 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandThe jobs gone and likely to go from New Zealand’s universitiesThe universities need to trim expenses to return to financial surplus.24 Nov 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPower List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.24 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandScarfies rental woes: 'Students will stop coming to Dunedin'Fears soaring student flat rent prices could send them elsewhere.20 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandExperienced professor hopes to boost Waikato University's research profileProfessor Gary Wilson has supervised more than 35 masters and doctoral students.17 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandTeeth unearthed at Invercargill building site offer snapshot of Victorian-era NZHundreds of teeth found at the site of former dental practices offer glimpse of past.05 Nov 09:35 PM
KahuOtago University opens new residential collegeOtago University today celebrated the opening of Te Rangihīroa College.28 Oct 12:11 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Is this a Dunedin initiation or a CIA black site torture method?Fox Meyer of Critic Te Ārohi on the concerning rise of student hazing ceremonies.10 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Otago students warned of expulsion over flat initiationsThe University has concerns someone may be killed or hurt in bizarre initiations.10 Oct 03:33 AM
New ZealandTold to strip, called ‘piggies’: Uni students' horrific initiation claimsAllegations of horrific flat initiations at the Dunedin university have continued.09 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Otago student president condemns eel and duck hazing ritualsThe student leader says rituals involving ducks and eels are 'completely unacceptable'.06 Oct 08:40 PM
TalanoaCRAb attack: Deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria island-hops around the PacificA drug-resistant infection is "a ticking time bomb" in the Pacific.05 Oct 11:35 PM
New Zealand‘Sick and twisted’: Otago students bite leg off duck in flat initiationMore details have emerged of the antics of students partaking in flat initiations.05 Oct 07:29 PM
New ZealandLive eel used in 'traumatic' Otago flat initiationStudents who used an eel in a 'traumatic' flat initiation will be investigated by police.04 Oct 08:40 PM
Entertainment'I was so shocked': Four rising stars win Six60 scholarshipFour talented Otago students have been chosen for an exclusive Six60 scholarship.18 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho teaches the teachers? New report looks at the failings of training in NZ"You’re teaching content knowledge, but it’s the first thing to drop."13 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsThe people who won't be able to vote this election - and whether that needs to changeThe wheels of democracy are always turning.11 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandThe smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brinkScientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDentist with Hawke’s Bay roots wants to fill the gaping hole in our health systemDr Kris Sweetapple is NZ's Young Dentist of the Year, and he's on a mission of change.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne-in-a-billion risk of mad cow disease spreading through NZ blood donationExperts say thousands of people barred from giving blood over 'extraordinarily low' risk.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSiblings all graduate at same timeThe Whangārei trio were all in the same place at the same time — for their graduation.20 Aug 08:51 PM
Lifestyle‘Old witch’ shop owner curses student litterersThe self-described "old witch" has had enough.18 Aug 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53kShe previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.17 Aug 09:01 PM
KahuHonorary degree from Otago University for former Māori Land Court chief judgeJudge Wilson Isaac will receive Honorary Doctor of Laws at Otago University graduation16 Aug 08:42 PM
