New ZealandLive: 10,000 daily cases by March, Omicron peak in sight - expertThe Ministry of Health reported 1573 community cases yesterday.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 1000 daily cases this week, NZ set for Phase 2 Omicron fightPhase 2 will mean shorter isolation periods and more rapid antigen testing.13 Feb 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - ProfessorThe group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.09 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandPeeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increasedA perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.04 Feb 09:30 PM
EducationStudents likely to bring Omicron south, say expertsStudents likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.29 Jan 04:28 AM
LifestyleDeath of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniformsRedesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.27 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandUp to half of NZ could become infected with OmicronCovid-19 data modeller Michael Plank says infections could peak in eight weeks.23 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandHunga eruption: Episode could last months, scientist saysAfter Saturday's spectacular eruption, Tonga's Hunga volcano may keep erupting for months.16 Jan 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's affected, aren't they?': Michael Baker's son tests positive for Covid in OzThe Covid-19 pandemic just became a little more personal for Professor Michael Baker.08 Jan 09:32 PM
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PremiumPremiumCompaniesConfessions of a property guru: Making millions and losing someMark Francis talks about property syndication with Augusta and the fallout from Covid-19.31 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandLisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knightsMore than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren eligible for Covid jabs - parents put at ease, more students to return to schoolFrom January 17, children aged 5 to 11 will be able to be vaccinated against Covid.21 Dec 01:38 AM
New Zealand'There's always a way': Students with lower grades urged to apply for universityUniversities say they're doing everything they can to help new students.14 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandVaccination compulsory at Otago Uni next yearActing vice-chancellor Prof Helen Nicholson said it had not been an easy decision.07 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandAnti-animal experiment campaign targets universityThe Anti-Vivisection Society is to run a campaign against University of Otago researchers.03 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpert says chronic fatigue sufferers should be exempt from Covid-19 vaccinationThere are an estimated 25,000 people with chronic fatigue syndrome in New Zealand.26 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandCovid 'all over the country over summer' - Canterbury Uni professorAuckland boundary was always a stop-gap measure to delay the spread of Covid-19.17 Nov 06:57 PM
Sponsored StoriesFood science also food for thoughtRebecca Roberts' postgraduate study at the University of Otago is taking her to Italy.16 Nov 11:00 AM
New ZealandHumans and moa may have co-existed on Stewart IslandAnalysis showed the bird was a South Island giant moa that died around 700 years ago.15 Nov 05:10 AM
New ZealandFirst students awarded Six60 scholarshipsFour students have hit the right note for a scholarship sponsored by Dunedin band Six60.15 Nov 03:35 AM
EnvironmentRakiura/Stewart Island may have had its own moa populationAnalysis of moa skeleton discovered on Stewart Island points to lost local population.14 Nov 08:40 PM
Sponsored StoriesExercise your postgraduate optionsAn example of how to increase career opportunities at the University of Otago.03 Nov 08:30 PM
Sponsored StoriesThe art of finding another familyLeaving home for university is a wrench - but what if you are embraced by another "family"28 Oct 11:00 AM
New ZealandMIQ changes right but they could have been bolder, expert saysThe MIQ changes are sensible but an expert believes they could have been relaxed further.28 Oct 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Hurt and confused': Couple's shock as visa blockedIt follows the announcement of a one-off resident visa for up to 165,000 migrants.23 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandExperts react to traffic light system for opening up with vaccinesIt's possible for Auckland, and other regions, to reach the 90% target by Christmas.22 Oct 06:04 AM
New ZealandWellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residenceCovid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.19 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandNZ-made Covid vaccine booster trial to begin next yearNZ scientists plan to trial a locally-made Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of 2022.16 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandAuckland rally: Covid-19 spread likely among protesters self-selecting to be unvaccinated, experts sayEpidemiologist Michael Baker says Auckland protest was "absurd" and "insulting" to others.16 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandSouth Island can stay Covid-free if borders imposed - health expertsOptions could include allowing crossings for fully vaccinated people only.10 Oct 06:58 PM
New Zealand'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expertIt's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpert warns Northland Covid case puts NZ at 'pivot point of Delta'Expert urges people to behave as if they were still in alert level four.08 Oct 06:44 AM
