Elena McPhee

Anti-fluoride campaigners 'entitled to share views' at uni

University of Otago’s clocktower. Photo: Gregor Richardson.

Anti-fluoride campaigners 'entitled to share views' at uni

The University of Otago is defending its decision to let anti-fluoride campaigners speak on campus, as a retired biostatician compares them to a ``flat earth society''.

Students taking locusts from plague to plate

A group of students at the University of Otago have founded a company called Ento which aims to...

Students taking locusts from plague to plate

Powdered locusts don't sound like the most edifying ingredient - but a group of Otago entrepreneurs say they could be the next superfood, potentially used in baking, smoothies, and savoury food.

Woman assaulted in central city

Woman assaulted in central Dunedin

Police are appealing for a man who intervened after a woman was assaulted in central Dunedin to come forward.

Soldiers in annual weapons exercise

Territorial soldiers from Otago and Southland try out Mars-L assault rifles at an annual training...

Soldiers in annual weapons exercise

Honing their skills on several different types of weapon at an annual training exercise weekend was a great opportunity for the region’s territorial army, the company commander says.

Aerial platform used to tackle chimney fire

Firefighters were called out with an aerial appliance to tackle a chimney fire in the Dunedin suburb of Vauxhall this morning.

Whale numbers are coming right

Each whale has a unique pattern of callouses, allowing researchers to recognise individuals....

Whale numbers are coming right

Southern right whales are flourishing in New Zealand waters, an Otago expert says, and while it is unlikely whales will ever return to Otago Harbour en masse, other areas around the country...

Values at core of predictive polling system

Dr Damien Mather and Dr Mathew Parackal. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Values at core of predictive polling system

Researchers who developed a new predictive polling system focused on values are trying to drum up support within the media industry - and say their research could signal a move away from "mud...

Dental product may slash treatment costs

Prof George Dias (left) and Dr Jithendra Ratnayake with their material developed from cattle bones. Photo: Gerard O'Brien.

New dental product may slash treatment costs

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent treating bone fractures and on dental surgery every day - but a new material created from cattle bones at the University of Otago could change that.

Some Roundup alternatives 'much worse'

Toko Spraying contractor Rod Murdoch inspects a spray boom nozzle before work. Photo: Stephen...

Some Roundup alternatives 'much worse'

An Otago toxicologist says Roundup ''isn't great'', but some of the alternatives that could replace widely-used glyphosate-based herbicides are worse.

Student bags old LPs

Design student Nastarssya Wood is setting records with the ''vinyl bags'' she is selling at an Otago Polytechnic pop-up market this week.

University would let Brash speak

Don Brash, who has nominated for New Zealander of the Year, would be welcome to speak at the University of Otago if he wanted to, the vice-chancellor says.

Polytechnic $50m plan to go ahead

Otago Polytechnic chief executive at the site where a new trades and engineering building will be...

Polytechnic $50m plan to go ahead

Otago Polytechnic will push ahead with a planned $50 million redevelopment involving three separate projects, after being granted a funding increase.

Leading chefs to feature at Dunedin show

Leading chefs to feature at Dunedin show

Leading New Zealand chefs will be cooking up a storm at a new food event at the city’s Great Kiwi Home and Living Show in November.

Auction next step in mental health quest

Otago Polytechnic student Alesha Pyers poses with the diamond-studded gold heartbeat earrings she...

Auction next step in mental health quest

A six-year battle with depression inspired a young student to give proceeds from her jewellery business to a cause close to her heart - and now she's auctioning a pair of diamond-studded gold earrings for charity.

Demystifying synthetic cannabis

University of Otago head of pharmacology and toxicology Michelle Glass. Photo: Supplied

Demystifying synthetic cannabis

Health professionals are still in the dark about how synthetic cannabis works and, as New Zealand's death rate climbs, more study of the drugs is vital, a University of Otago researcher says.

Psychologist wins contest

Psychologist wins contest

A clinical psychologist looking at the dynamics between clinicians and patients at risk of suicide has won the top prize at the University of Otago's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

University student numbers up 380 on 2017

The Otago University Students' Association has disaffiliated with the Elohim Bible Academy. Photo...

University student numbers up 380 on 2017

Another 80 equivalent full-time students have enrolled at the University of Otago, figures show, meaning an increase of 380 equivalent full-time students compared to this time last year.

Radio stolen by teens returned to Campus Watch

Campus Watch at night. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Radio stolen by teens returned to Campus Watch

Police have retrieved a radio stolen from members of Campus Watch after they were accosted by teenagers while on patrol earlier this week.

Fashion Week gives iD chance in spotlight

iD Dunedin Fashion Week Committee chairwoman and Otago Polytechnic lecturer Margo Barton shows...

Fashion Week gives iD chance in spotlight

ID Dunedin's first taste of the bright lights of Auckland will also be a step back into the past - the organisers' debut show at New Zealand Fashion Week includes pieces from past emerging designers.

Big step forward in how to treat Tb

University of Otago research fellow Merrin Rutherford (far right) and Tb researcher Lika Apriani ...

Big step forward in how to treat Tb

A breakthrough in the use of antibiotics to prevent tuberculosis will transform treatment of the disease, a University of Otago academic says.

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