Otago University
Battle of Arras: surveys of historic WWI tunnels
A team from the University of Otago has finished a massive survey of the WWI tunnels in Arras in France. Audio
Rachel Batterham - gut reactions to obesity
Rachel Batterham played a key role in identifying that gut hormones play a large role in feelings of hunger and food intake - and researching how that information might be used in the fight against… Audio
Planet Key opens door to US-style negative election ads
US-style negative election campaigning may be coming to New Zealand's airwaves. Andrew Geddis, a professor of public law at Otago University, says a recent court case has totally changed what the… Audio
Skipping meals 'not beneficial' for exercising women - NZ study
Women who exercise and limit their food intake could be harming their health, according to a study from the University of Otago.
Otago Uni confirms humanities job cuts
Otago University has ended up cutting the equivalent of 16 academic jobs from its arts faculty.
Job worries turn students away from humanities courses
Enrolments in humanities courses are dropping because students are opting for courses that have a clear job at the end, university leaders say.
Concerns over Otago music school restructure
The University of Otago Department of Music is undergoing a big restructure which will see the loss of many staff jobs. Pro-vice chancellor Tony Ballantyne explains what this means for staff, students… Audio
Midwife-led births more risky for babies than doctor care - study
Babies are more at risk during birth if a midwife rather than a doctor is in charge, according to new research.
Police Association unhappy with son of wine magnate's sentence
A lawyer representing the wealthy family of a 19-year-old who assaulted a policewoman says the teenager has taken full responsibility for his actions. Audio
Staff and students protest Otago University arts cuts
About 250 Otago University staff and students protested today against staff cuts proposed for its arts departments. Video, Audio
Otago Uni targets arts departments for staff cuts
Otago University is expected to outline staff cuts in its arts departments today. Our reporter, Ian Telfer, has more details. Audio
Alcohol linked to seven different cancers
A study carried out in New Zealand has found a strong link between alcohol consumption and seven different types of cancer.
Study shows link between thumb sucking, allergies
An Otago University study has found that children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are much less likely to get allergies in later life. Audio
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