Otago University
Fat lot of good
We've been told for years that high fat diets are bad. Then came the Atkins diet which said the opposite. There's new advice confirming we should be eating more fat, and that it will help us lose… Audio
Student party 'success' despite arrests
This year's Hyde St party in Dunedin was a successful student event despite minor injuries and a handful of arrests, an organiser says.
Rape threats and racial slurs in student area
A group of women have written to Otago University calling for action against verbal abuse, including a rape threat and racial slurs. Audio
Otago University responds to abuse claims with education
After repeated obnoxious behaviour from students in Dunedin, a group has written to the university's vice-chancellor calling for action. Ian Telfer reports. Audio
Rental WoF to be introduced in Wellington and Dunedin
A Warrant of Fitness for rental properties is to be introduced in Wellington and Dunedin this year as part of research by Otago University.
2015: A Year of Disability Issues
The final One in Five programme. From accessibility in the Christchurch rebuild to herding sheep with a disability. And from the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha to running the New York… Audio, Gallery
Call for review of civil justice system
A new study on those who represent themselves in civil court has found the system works against them, and they can face prejudice from judges and lawyers. Bridgette Toy-Cronin is a former lawyer whose… Audio
Woman admits theft of Otago University exam papers
A judge has described as bizarre, the case of a student who went to great lengths to steal 98 exam papers from Otago University, including her own. Audio
Toddlers pick up anti-fat views: study
Otago University researchers say toddlers are picking up anti-obesity attitudes from their mothers. Audio
WHO research on misuse of antibiotics
A study across 12 countries by the World Health Organisation shows two thirds of people mistakenly believe antiobiotics can cure the common cold and flu, which the WHO says is a global health crisis… Audio
Woman charged over exam paper theft
A 23-year-old woman has been charged over the theft of 98 exam papers from Otago University. Audio
Otago University's examinations office burgled
Otago University has confirmed 98 completed exam scripts have been stolen from its examinations office. Audio
Otago University scientists using silver nanotechnology
Otago University scientists using silver nanotechnology to fight dental disease. Audio
Superbugs and antibacterial handwash
Is there a link between the increasing use of antibacterial soaps and wet-wipes, and the rise of antibiotic resistant superbugs? Audio
Otago University 'punitive and mean'
Otago University is being called punitive and mean for making staff who stayed home during a shooting threat take the day as annual leave. Audio
Lab-in-a-Box takes science to the people
A mobile laboratory in a shipping container has been launched in Dunedin to take science to rural people. Otago reporter Ian Telfer was there as the box was opened. Audio
Police maintin visible presence at Otago Uni following threat
Dunedin Police are maintaining a visible presence at Otago University after an anonymous threat to shoot people was posted online this week. The Acting Area Commander is Inspector Mel Aitken. Audio
GCSB may step in to trace person who threatened Otago Uni
A forensic IT investigator says the GCSB may be called in in a bid to find out who made an online threat to shoot people at the University of Otago. Daniel Ayers is a Forensic IT investigator. Audio
Otago campus empties after online gun threat
Otago University is all but deserted, with more than two-thirds of students staying away, following an online shooting threat. Audio
Large police presence at Otago Uni
Students and staff at the University of Otago are on high alert after an anonymous message posted on an online forum on Monday night suggested there would be a shooting at the campus today. Our… Audio
