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Kiwi scientists shed fresh light on one of the weirdest phenomenons of the natural world.
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UK mental health nurse to head University of Auckland
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Dunedin students call for cheaper alcohol
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NZ doctor accused of asking 'mum and daughter' for sex
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Knox College students ban alleged sexist 'awards'
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Auckland University tops rankings on sustainable 'impact' goals
Auckland University top in "impact" on world sustainable development.
University of Otago students get Muslim chaplains
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Hospital massacre response under review
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Boaties urged to report sightings of entangled whale
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Watch: Students find entangled humpback whale
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Foreign student sector braces for a hit from mosque attacks
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New Zealand's high poison deaths a concern, expert says
Over 1400 people died from poison in NZ between 2008 and 2013, study finds.
Pandemic influenza memorial delayed
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Antibiotic resistance: NZ among least exposed - study
New study uses sewage samples to compare risk of drug-resistant bacteria around the globe.
University of Otago's Law Camp returns, sans jelly wrestling
The University of Otago's Law Camp is back - without the jelly wrestling.