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
New ZealandUniversity scientists mount eleventh-hour bid to avoid job cutsAcademics fear job cuts in Otago University's geology department will have wide impacts.15 Aug 11:10 PM
New Zealand'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictionsIt comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.14 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandThree people in court over $10,000 of protest damageThree protesters accused of causing $10K worth of damage face jail time.08 Aug 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentHow many is too many non-academic staff at universities?OPINION: Stanford has more administrators than undergrads. In NZ, results may surprise.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters of University of Otago cuts arrestedThree men aged 18, 20, and 33 arrested and charged with intentional damage of property.01 Aug 05:17 AM
KahuAnaru Eketone: How the name Port Oxley morphed into OtagoOPINION: How Otago really got its name, and why the university is changing its Māori name.17 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandAnother instance of ‘partying gone feral’ at infamous Dunedin streetInfamous Dunedin party street looks like a 'warzone' after the latest student bash.16 Jul 10:10 PM
KahuOtago University collaborates with mana whenua for brand upgradeOtago University changes its brand for the first time in 154 years11 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandAlmost $5m to pursue a better sleepHealth Research Council backs study into the benefits of a good night's rest.05 Jul 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCather Simpson: University cuts threaten long-term economic growthOPINION: We're on the cusp of a virtuous cycle but cuts threaten to impoverish us all.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionIs the bailout for universities just a short-term fix?Funding has been welcomed by struggling universities. But is it enough?29 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandUniversity rankings: 'New Zealand continues to outperform relative to its size'New Zealand's eight universities are all ranked in the top 500 in the world.28 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandJob cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailoutThe institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandResearchers find abnormalities that could help fight cancerResearchers identify DNA abnormalities leading to the aggressive spread of bowel cancer.27 Jun 01:01 AM
