'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals
Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.
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New hobbies, quality family time, and connecting with friends were some of the highlights.
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Four invertebrate groupings not found on any other glaciers in the world were discovered.
Covid-19: Concern as Air NZ set to use international aircrew for charter flight
Mixing international aircrew and ordinary Kiwis is risky, Professor Michael Baker says.
Kiwi scientist involved in 'exciting finding' for HIV cure
Otago graduate Professor Carole McArthur in research team in fresh discovery.
Students 'incredibly disappointed', orientation scrapped
"We really wanted to give new students that first-year experience."
The Dating Diaries: Life lessons I learnt from Castle Street
"My first breath inside gave me an instant hangover, and I couldn't help but grin."
Mental health check for graduation bomb threat accused
The young woman accused of threatening Otago graduations attack appeared in court today.
University drives bid to rein in scarfies' wild behaviour
The annual mass migration of students has begun.
Study shock: Private health patients costing public system millions every year
Millions of public dollars spent on follow-up care for private patients.
Confessions of a property guru: Making millions and losing some
Mark Francis talks about property syndication with Augusta and the fallout from Covid-19.
Auckland students jet out of city despite lockdown
Rules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.
'There will be more lockdowns in 2021' - epidemiologist
Epidemiologist David Skegg says it's no surprise Auckland is going back into lockdown.
Kiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-control
BestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.
Forced drinking and demeaning acts: Students punished for flat hazings
The university's annual disciplinary reports were released yesterday.
Otago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remanded
The 22-year-old accused woman appeared in court today.
'Spare Auckland': Expert calls for MIQ to be shifted; 5-day quarantine before travel to NZ
Nick Wilson also wants the Govt to beef up pre-departure requirements.
Travellers allowed to skip managed isolation for medical reasons
Five were approved under the medical exemptions and one for "exceptional circumstances".
What 'jumping' viruses lie hidden in NZ's own species?
As scientists hunt down the pandemic's animal origin, a new study into NZ species begins.
Wellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiology
The epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
Woman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threats
An arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.
Business lost due to Otago graduation threat
Accommodation and hospitality in Otago have lost business due to graduation cancellations.
Covid-19 vaccine deals give NZ back-up options, scientists say
NZ's latest vaccine buy means enough doses for all Kiwis - and also gives back-up options.
More paracetamol overdoses at Christchurch ED during Covid-19 lockdown
There was a 6.5 per cent increase in people attending after overdoses during lockdown.
Police closing in on Otago Uni threat-maker, 'highly likely' they've told others of their offending
More than 3000 students had their graduation ceremonies cancelled after threats.
Otago vice-chancellor says cancellation 'a tough pill to swallow'
The university has cancelled all of this week's graduation ceremonies and parades.
More uni graduations abandoned over security threat
The specific and detailed threat has already seen more than 1000 students miss out.
Otago graduations to go ahead this week after threat
Two ceremonies are planned, one on Wednesday and one on Saturday.
Tāwhiao McMaster - 'a Māori lawyer, not a lawyer who is Māori'
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Police silent on report graduations threatened with shooting
Police not confirming report that suggested a shooting was the threat at Otago ceremonies.