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From shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays off
The former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.
'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build begins
The school will offer New Zealand's first graduate-entry programme.
'Wake-up call': Warning A grades set to overtake Bs as most common mark at universities
Dr James Kierstead says grade inflation is narrowing the marking scale.
Dunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlash
Police and health officials told a hearing that late-night sales fuelled alcohol harm.
Aurora lights up South Island skies after big solar storm
Transpower issued a grid emergency notice as the storm reached New Zealand.
Scarfies dump couches, mattresses, rubbish in student quarter streets after final exams
Five large bins took more than five tonnes of rubbish off Dunedin streets.
Ancient billfish find becomes lasting tribute to Otago scientist
The fossils date back about 50 million years to the early Eocene period.
Otago med students return after unrest in Tanzania
The students were evacuated within three days as violence escalated in Dar es Salaam.
Watch: Dramatic scenes as Dunedin's Castle St turns into Guy Fawkes 'warzone'
Three males were arrested and taken to the Dunedin Custody Unit.
Otago University investigates Castle Street fireworks aimed at police
Fireworks were also fired toward a fire truck but missed the vehicle.
Watch: Police officers, firefighters targeted in Scarfies’ fireworks shootout
A 20-year-old man was held overnight after fireworks were aimed at officers.
'Very sorry': Otago University apologises after error found in law exam
Exam invigilators told students about the error 50 minutes into the exam.
Students escape falling tree in wild Otago winds
Winds in Otago reached up to 150 km/h, causing widespread damage and lifting roofs. Video / Supplied / David Bull
The Front Page: What Trump's Gaza peace plan means – and why it could still fail
About 500,000 Palestinians are facing starvation as aid finally resumes.
Development boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure
'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'
Mother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’
Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.
How prepared is NZ if the unthinkable happens? Research shows public wants stronger planning
'Public opinion is clear': Most Kiwis want the Govt to prepare for doomsday events.
Student who fell from Dunedin uni flat roof showing signs of progress
The 19-year-old suffered critical head injuries in a fall on September 9.
Are cheese and crackers a healthy school snack? Experts weigh in
'Paying attention to portion sizes and the variety you choose can make a difference.'
Economists weigh the Government's handling of recession pain
Construction activity has plunged 18% since June 2023.
'Preventable': New research reveals how firearms deaths cost NZ $300m a year
The annual cost of firearms harm is $321m in lives lost and $1.48m in hospital care.
'A huge heart': Support floods in for young rugby player after student flat roof fall
Jayden Broome, 19, slipped and fell while climbing on a roof to take a photo with friends.
Talented young rugby player in critical condition after two-storey fall
Jayden Broome, 19, slipped and fell while climbing on to a flat on Castle St, Dunedin.
How to read a nutritional label – and the red flags experts look out for
A professor at the University of Otago explains nutrition labels.
‘Extremely difficult time’: Uni speaks after student falls from roof of Castle St flat
Emergency services were called shortly after 10pm.
Sex, drugs and literature: NZ's oldest student magazine marks 100 years
The magazine has been central to student politics and social change.
Funding woes lead to liquidation of three NZ medical tech firms
The promising health tech firms have been unable to raise further capital.
Farmer recounts lightning strike ordeal
He passed out and lost his vision for five to 10 minutes after being hit by lightning.
Aurora Australis may be visible as far north as Auckland tonight
A coronal mass ejection is expected to reach Earth’s magnetic field today.