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Medical museums often display infant remains – how they were acquired was frequently harrowing and involved eugenic thinking

Trigger warning: this article includes references to infant death and institutional abuse

The Conversation · Jun 29

The science of cosiness: a textiles expert explains feather down, bamboo, polyester duvets

As the weather cools in the southern hemisphere and energy prices climb, many of us are trying to stay warm without cranking the heating.

The Conversation · Apr 22

Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study

Bacterial meningitis is once again in global headlines, with recent cases linked to the University of Otago in New Zealand and a fast-growing outbreak at the University of Kent in England.

The Conversation · Mar 20

See 'incredible' photos of bird that is both male and female

This green honeycreeper has male plumage on one half of its body and female plumage on the other half.

LiveScience · Dec 28, 2023

New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws

A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2023

New Zealand in limbo one month after election as government coalition negotiations drag on

Incoming PM Christopher Luxon must bring together the libertarian Act party and populist New Zealand First, parties that have major differences

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn't be 'Tiriti-led’

As part of its aspiration to be “Tiriti-led”, the University of Otago has embarked on a consultation process to re-brand. The proposed change involves a new logo and a new, deeply symbolic Māori name: Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023