New Zealand'Concerns': Alcohol companies give uni students free booze in exchange for social media shout-outsOne company allegedly provided a student party with over 100 litres of free alcohol.22 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandToga party marks the start of student life at the University of OtagoThe party is the first major event on the student calendar in Dunedin.21 Feb 10:01 PM
Talanoa'I spent more time in a bedroom than a classroom'Olisa Faatupu, 17, used a heart condition to motivate her to do well at school.15 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandAlcoholic lemonade given to Dunedin students frustrates policeCompany gave free alcoholic lemonade to a student party on Castle St.14 Feb 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Unexpected and interesting': What vaping does to your sense of smellThe research was sparked by emerging trends among young people.13 Feb 02:13 AM
KahuUniversity of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor MāoriJacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.12 Feb 05:45 PM
New ZealandClear the air: Govt ministers asked to disclose tobacco industry linksGovernment remains under scrutiny over its smokefree repeals - and any industry influence.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandParkinson’s disease detected by smartwatch seven years before diagnosisWearable devices are better than any other method for picking up the disease, study finds.08 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuNew Year Honour recipient uplifted by response to government’s te reo policiesDr Hana O’Regan has been recognised for her contribution to the revitalisation of te reo.30 Dec 07:38 PM
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
