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One-in-a-billion risk of mad cow disease spreading through NZ blood donation
Experts say thousands of people barred from giving blood over 'extraordinarily low' risk.
Siblings all graduate at same time
The Whangārei trio were all in the same place at the same time — for their graduation.
‘Old witch’ shop owner curses student litterers
The self-described "old witch" has had enough.
'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53k
She previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.
Honorary degree from Otago University for former Māori Land Court chief judge
Judge Wilson Isaac will receive Honorary Doctor of Laws at Otago University graduation
University scientists mount eleventh-hour bid to avoid job cuts
Academics fear job cuts in Otago University's geology department will have wide impacts.
'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictions
It comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.
Three people in court over $10,000 of protest damage
Three protesters accused of causing $10K worth of damage face jail time.
How many is too many non-academic staff at universities?
OPINION: Stanford has more administrators than undergrads. In NZ, results may surprise.
Protesters of University of Otago cuts arrested
Three men aged 18, 20, and 33 arrested and charged with intentional damage of property.
Anaru Eketone: How the name Port Oxley morphed into Otago
OPINION: How Otago really got its name, and why the university is changing its Māori name.
Another instance of ‘partying gone feral’ at infamous Dunedin street
Infamous Dunedin party street looks like a 'warzone' after the latest student bash.
Otago University collaborates with mana whenua for brand upgrade
Otago University changes its brand for the first time in 154 years
Almost $5m to pursue a better sleep
Health Research Council backs study into the benefits of a good night's rest.
Cather Simpson: University cuts threaten long-term economic growth
OPINION: We're on the cusp of a virtuous cycle but cuts threaten to impoverish us all.
Is the bailout for universities just a short-term fix?
Funding has been welcomed by struggling universities. But is it enough?
University rankings: 'New Zealand continues to outperform relative to its size'
New Zealand's eight universities are all ranked in the top 500 in the world.
Job cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailout
The institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.
Researchers find abnormalities that could help fight cancer
Researchers identify DNA abnormalities leading to the aggressive spread of bowel cancer.
Government 'not responsible' for all university failings - Sepuloni
NZ's loss-making universities have blamed underfunding for their problems.
Government poised to bailout struggling universities
It comes as hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Warning signs missed: Swollen river swept students to their deaths
River crossing failures are a leading cause of tramper fatalities in New Zealand.
Genetic variant found in Māori, Pacific people could boost ‘good’ cholesterol
Otago University researchers find Polynesian-specific variant may have good health effect.
Otago University Vice-Chancellor steps down
David Murdoch quits less than 18 months after being appointed.
Email confirming Otago University cuts released 'prematurely'
University spokesman says proposed changes are not yet finalised.
'Students are pretty angry': Otago Uni funding cuts cause outrage
Proposed university cuts have students upset over limited study options.
Unapproved Otago University logo pops up on 1News
University stresses nothing should be read into its new, yet-to-be-approved logo.
Otago University withheld financial woes from staff
A $37 million funding gap went unexplained in budget documentation.
Scientists' mistake restores woman's vision
A woman's vision improved after scientists discovered an ‘accidental miracle’.
Six learners share their stories of growing up Māori in new book
The publication showcases the early-years experiences of Otago Polytechnic ākonga
Whanganui rower on her way to Australia with NZ Universities crew
She is currently studying at the University of Otago.
Dunedin flatmates hosting infamous party right up their street
Dunedin flatmates finalising plans for the stage they will host at the Hyde St party.
'Challenging and unsettling': Otago Uni's $60m hole as hundreds of jobs set to go
The uni says 'salary savings' will need to be a major part of dealing with the challenges.