Drunk university students who set couches alight after being turfed out of parties are blaming police for inflaming tensions.

All eight of New Zealand's universities are being taken to the New Zealand Copyright Tribunal for refusing to agree to an increased annual licence fee which allows lecturers to copy authors' work for students.

Two students who fell off the roof of the same Dunedin flat within minutes of each other say the incidents are a reminder for students to think before they act.

The annual migration of students back to Dunedin has begun, with the influx of young people providing a boost to local businesses.

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Elena Berg seems to be the most brushed up on clothing etiquette when it comes to dressing for University of Otago graduations.

University of Otago Prof Robin Taylor has spoken out against voluntary euthanasia, telling university graduates that arguments for this were "fundamentally flawed".

The future of the southern neurosurgery service is now assured, with the announcement $3 million has been raised for the Chair in Neurosurgery at the University of Otago.

Police are investigating the theft of a brief case containing private information on almost 500 research staff from tertiary institutions.

An accounts manager who stole nearly $240,000 from the University of Otago was always warning his team to look out for fraud, a court has been told.

New Zealand scientists are hoping to produce a baby formula good enough to match the nutritional quality of breast milk.

After chasing government money for the past decade, Otago University now accepts it'll have to fund any expansion to its dental school by itself.

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Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.