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The man who filmed the humpback whale says it was a "distressing" sight.
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Watch: Students find entangled humpback whale
A group of students out on a field trip encountered a humpback whale caught up in rope.
Foreign student sector braces for a hit from mosque attacks
Some foreign students are cancelling plans to come to NZ, but some may be encouraged.
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
Low-key influenza memorial a lost opportunity for pandemic planning, say researchers.
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.
NZ universities tumble in world subject rankings
Almost half of NZ university departments have fallen in the latest world subject rankings.
The staggering cost of bad housing on Kiwis' health
Injuries, hospital admissions from bad housing cost NZ up to $164m a year: researchers
What this bird's plight means for threatened species everywhere
NZ's hihi shows threatened species are having a tougher time adapting to a changing world.
Editorial: Standing ovation due to chart-toppers Six60
EDITORIAL: Kiwi band Six60 made history at Western Springs last night.
Otago Uni introduces drug checking for O-Week
Students will be able to have the substance they plan on ingesting tested.
Smoking cannabis in your teens linked to higher risk of depression - study
New study on cannabis' mental harms reflects earlier findings - New Zealand expert
Vitamin C could be a powerful weapon to fighting cancer, research says
The long controversy over vitamin c treating cancer and infections - does it work?
Why are scientists blowing up ice in Antarctica?
Explosives helping reveal how Antarctica's ice shelves might respond to a warming world.
The $48k-$80k job few wanted - now they're lining up
More Kiwis are embarking on a teaching career again because of the teacher shortage.
Overseas teachers cost taxpayers $10,000 apiece
Overseas teachers bring the world into low-decile schools, but are they ready for it?
Stroke recovery: Dunedin neuroscientist's world-first discovery
A Dunedin neuroscientist has discovered a new way to help people recover from stroke.
Visual: Inside a tiny penguin's incredible 7000km trek
An elusive penguin's 7000km trek was one of the biggest surprises scientists got in 2018.
Researchers reveal reasons behind NZ's 'shocking' unplanned pregnancy rate
"Our rate [of unplanned pregnancies] is shockingly high and that needs to change."
This little piggy is going to auction ... for Starship
The 22 little piggy art pieces will be exhibited in galleries and shops in Parnell.
The gap between the rich and poor at university in New Zealand
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from September.
NZ trial offers hope against severe mood disorders
Researchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.
Into the ice world: Antarctica's link to 'space weather'
NZ scientists in Antarctica are using military radio signals to monitor space weather.
New leaders and high achievers named at Nga Tawa School
Head girl Rebecca Nesdale and deputy Holly Hodgson will be school leaders in 2019.
Pandemic would be 'impossible' to contain
A striking video illustrates how many people died in just one day during the pandemic.
Students' Association buys one of the last bars near campus
OUSA has bought one of the last remaining bars near the Dunedin campus.
Women, fast cars and helicopter gunships shouldn't mix with alcohol, Mr Bond
British agent James Bond once consumed 50 units of alcohol while on the job.
Bridges points to 'grey area' over political work
Staff should help MPs do their jobs, not help to re-elect them says electoral law expert.
Hawkesby: Doctors should understand patients' spiritual needs too
COMMENT: Training medical staff to recognise patients 'spiritual distress' a good start.
NZ study reveals link between smell and obesity
The better a person can smell, the more likely they are to be slim, NZ study finds.
NZ slams Japan's latest whaling expedition
Japan's latest whaling expedition into the Southern Ocean has again drawn heavy criticism.
Can the world stop polar ice sheets collapsing?
The world's ice sheets could still collapse with less than 2C of warming, review finds.
Law Commission recommends ditching 50-50 split after a breakup
The proposal comes after a review of the 42-year-old law.