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Capital may have dodged Covid bullet, but no time to relax, experts say

Experts call for vigilance, as symptoms from any infections would start showing now.

Alpine Fault: Scientists reveal big quake maker's earliest activity

Scientists reveal earliest stirrings of NZ's Alpine Fault - with global implications.

Lockdown harmed Kiwi kids – shocking new study finds

Avoiding hospitals and reduced access to healthcare contributed to worse outcomes.

Three reasons the Delta variant is a bigger threat

The Delta variant that may be in NZ spreads faster and has a higher hospitalisation rate.

'Always knew I was going to win it'- Poetic prisoner enchants judges

'New Chapters' is a creative writing competition run by ODT and Corrections.

Multimillion-dollar Christchurch building confirmed

University of Otago Council approves full funding for Christchurch campus.

Travel rort happening before Otago students caught: inquiry

Medical students in 2019 were found to go on holiday while on overseas placements.

Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours

A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.

Women on boards help improve wider gender equity

Appointing more female directors has a broader effect on workplace gender equity.

Otago Uni grad threats: Accused keeps name a secret

Woman behind threats "surpassing the Christchurch mosque massacres" was in court today.

Covid-19: Why do some Kiwis flout prevention measures?

Why do some Kiwis still refuse to get Covid-19 tests, wear masks or stay home when sick?

'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals

Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.

'Limit nicotine': Govt considers ways to meet smokefree 2025 goal

The Government is suggesting limiting the amount of nicotine allowed in cigarettes.

Air routes bringing in the most Covid cases not flagged as 'high risk'

India-Dubai brings the majority of cases yet not deemed as high risk.

Junior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.

Two thirds of Kiwis found lockdown 'silver linings', study shows

New hobbies, quality family time, and connecting with friends were some of the highlights.

'I'm really puzzled': Unknown ecosystem of creatures found in South Island glaciers

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.