Trio rejoice at striking Marsden Fund jackpot
Trio rejoice at striking Marsden Fund jackpot
Three researchers at a combined Crown Research building in Dunedin have gained record Marsden Fund grants, totalling more than $1.5million.
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Otago study could mean hope for infertile couples
Otago study could mean hope for infertile couples
University of Otago researchers have discovered new information about how the brain controls fertility, helping provide hope for new fertility therapies.
Researcher out to stop the draughts
Researcher out to stop the draughts
Small improvements which eliminate draughts in new social housing can make the rooms warmer and make a big difference for residents.
Past Dunedin ‘icons’ live again at Toitu
Past Dunedin ‘icons’ live again at Toitu
The 20th century timeline display at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum is being replaced by an updated "Disappearing Dunedin" theme.
Call to reopen immigration office
Call to reopen immigration office
Dunedin's immigration office, closed two years ago, should be reopened urgently on humanitarian grounds.
Warmer waters may hit wildlife
Warmer southern waters may affect fisheries, wildlife
Fish species from northern New Zealand could be headed this way as southern water temperatures rise.
Views of terminally ill sought
Views of terminally ill sought
University of Otago PhD student Jessica Young is keen to include the views of people approaching the end of life in discussions about proposed assisted dying legislation.
Bowel disease a 'looming crisis' in NZ
Bowel disease a 'looming crisis' in NZ
New Zealand faces a "looming crisis" in inflammatory bowel disease care, University of Otago Associate Prof Michael Schultz warns.
‘Intense low’ forecast for Otago
‘Intense low’ forecast for Otago
An "intense low" is set to bring bad weather including snow to parts of the South Island from this weekend, and severe gales and rain to Dunedin on Tuesday.
$24m for Otago researchers
$24m for Otago researchers
University of Otago research into the "quite spectacular" ability of sea squirts to completely regenerate their bodies could revolutionise human medicine, if we could regrow human limbs and organs.
Otago Tb research gets $500K boost
Otago Tb research gets $500K boost
University of Otago research into fighting tuberculosis, ''the world's top infectious killer'', is among many Otago projects boosted by grants from the Health Research Council.
Tuhura in, Discovery World out at science centre
Tuhura in, Discovery World out at science centre
It's goodbye "Discovery World" and hello to "Tuhura Otago Community Trust Science Centre", as the Otago Museum renames its science centre before the redeveloped facility reopens in...
Medal honours outstanding achievement
Medal honours outstanding achievement
Cancer genetics and biology specialist Parry Guilford has been awarded the University of Otago’s highest distinction, its Distinguished Research Medal.
ORC to take action over missing buses
ORC to take action over missing buses
The Otago Regional Council is ''very concerned'' that some scheduled buses are still not turning up, and is calling in the city's bus operators over the issue.
Second crash involving same car puts woman in hospital
Second crash involving same car puts woman in hospital
A woman in her 20s suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Dunedin Hospital by ambulance after a car struck a parked car at the corner of Albany and Hyde Sts about 5.15pm yesterday.
Pilot praised over emergency landing
Pilot praised over emergency landing
Taieri Aero Club president Colin Chalmers is giving a light aircraft pilot top marks for quick thinking after he made a successful emergency landing in a paddock west of the Taieri airfield yesterday evening.
Wildlife hospital 'very good' for Dunedin
Wildlife hospital planned
The dream of establishing a wildlife hospital in Dunedin, serving most of the South Island, has taken a big step towards reality.
EV research strengthening Dunedin role
EV research strengthening Dunedin role
Otago already has one of the highest rates of electric vehicle ownership in the country, and findings of a recent national survey could strengthen Dunedin's leading role in this field.
Otago soldiers remembered
Otago soldiers remembered
Priya Patel (10), of Wellington, walks through World War 1 commemorative crosses at Queens Gardens, in Dunedin yesterday.
Reprieve for school buses
Reprieve for school buses
The Otago Regional Council and affected schools have joined forces to keep withdrawn Dunedin commercial school bus services running for term four.