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
New ZealandExperts warn Kiwis to be ready for encounter with Covid before XmasEpidemiologists warns all Kiwis to be prepared to encounter the virus.06 Oct 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Treaty-based universities flog a dead horseOPINION: Hemopereki Simon challenges universities to go beyond token Treaty signalling.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 80% of Covid cases and hospitalisations among unvaccinated'Your chances of ending up in hospital with Delta if you're unvaccinated are greater.'30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Losing $15m per annum': Otago Uni launches voluntary redundancy schemeUni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.28 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandTouch rugby, icecream and sunbathing ... Aucklanders urged to 'do the right thing' after level 3 breachesOutdoor mask mandate might be needed if case numbers rise, public health expert says.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We know there are gaps': Abortion providers to report patient info to Ministry of HealthNew reporting regulations for abortion providers aimed at improving services.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother Dunedin student pub shuts its doorsThe loss of Starters Bar will be a heavy blow to the Dunedin music scene.13 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandLevel 1 could be just two weeks awayLevel 1 will look much different however, with masks and mandatory record keeping.08 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandWrong gender: Students denied rentals for being maleProperty owner tells students the rental was available only to 'six studious females'.05 Sep 06:12 PM
New ZealandNZ's Delta outbreak turns deadly – Auckland woman dies in hospitalThe woman had a number of underlying health conditions, the Ministry of Health says.04 Sep 05:43 PM
New Zealand'It's going to happen again': Terror expert's stark warning for New Zealand"Lone wolf" terror attacks are especially hard to prevent, Dr John Battersby says.04 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand universities climb in world rankingsThe Times Higher Education rankings look at more than 1600 institutions.01 Sep 10:21 PM
New ZealandLack of fee waiver information disappoints students stuck in halls of residenceStudents feel frustrated they weren't told about their accommodation payments.01 Sep 09:41 PM
New ZealandDunedin stadium clinic opens for student Covid jabsMass vaccination clinic designed to deliver up to 6000 doses in two days.29 Aug 06:49 PM
