COMMENT: Getting into the University of Otago medical school is not the same for everyone.

NZ scientists have made a surprise genetic finding that could help combat drug resistance.

A technique just proven by NZ scientists on fruit flies could one day help wipe out pests.

A scathing critique of MPI and NZ fisheries has been published in a science journal.

Most childcare centres that feed their children are not meeting nutrition guidelines.

Awards for Maori New Year celebrate outstanding commitment to Aotearoa and kaupapa Maori.

Bug kills about 500 New Zealanders, with Maori, men and the poor at greatest risk.

A name that matches your mug could be an odd secret ingredient to success in politics.

A high-level scientific panel has again urged NZ to save the Maui dolphin from extinction.

It's believed students climbed on the sculpture, damaging its base.

A link discovered between young women with breast cancer and their DNA.

Cannabidiol shown to be effective for a severe form of epilepsy, according to a new study.

A standard NZ psychiatry practice may violate human rights conventions, say researchers.

Gene variants that could help explain high rates of gout in Maori and Pacific people.

"Psychiatrists are far more accepting... that ADHD can exist in adulthood."

National icon headed for extinction on mainland- unless we act now.

COMMENT: Global migration is becoming a deeply contentious, even toxic, issue.

University of Otago plans to place 60 cameras around the campus for students' safety.

Bosses can have a right to know about criminal cases even if a worker has name suppression

Resurrecting long-gone species remains a "sexy idea" but still not straightforward.

A survey of 148 DOC staff suggests room for improvement in genetics-based conservation.

A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.

Tensions between street prostitutes and communities will be explored in a new study.

One of the closest active faults to Dunedin is not giving up its secrets easily.

Could our Friday night fish and chips also be a missing piece to the puzzle of human DNA?

Scientists suggest a laser-based approach could test the quality fish oil supplements.

The University of Otago's human nutrition department is the latest in the firing line.

Scientist "concerned" DNA testers claim they can pinpoint a person's racial ancestry.

University of Otago has received a $150,000 explorer grant.

NZ scientist set to test the waters of Loch Ness to determine if Nessie exists.