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A student representative says Otago University is being proactive around student safety during orientation week. A jam-packed calendar events kicks off in Dunedin today - including the famous toga party, DJs, movie nights, and an international food festival. Students' Association President, Daniel Leamy, says students should have fun in a safe way - and with so many people out and about, look after their friends. "There's 20,000-odd students down here in Dunedin now, for the vast majority, students are well-behaved." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concern that some behaviour at Dunedin's annual Flo and O weeks is out of control and highly dangerous, with students clambering onto roofs. A young man was critically injured early this morning after falling about ten metres from an Otago University building. A wine bottle was found on a ledge. Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Parole Board has declined parole for convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston. The 50-year-old will remain behind bars until at least November 2027. Weatherston was an academic at Otago University and had been in a relationship with honours student Sophie Elliott. In 2008 Elliot was packing up her life to move to Wellington to take up a job at Treasury when Weatherston arrived at her home and stabbed her more than 200 times in a brutal attack. Weatherston appeared before the Parole Board this morning for the first time after serving an 18-year non-parole period. Reporter Timothy Brown attended the hearing and spoke to Lisa Owen.

An international relations expert says it would've been hypocritical for New Zealand to sit on Donald Trump's peace board. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister announced this morning that New Zealand won't be accepting Trump's invitation to join the board. The denial comes days after the Government signalled it was considering the offer. Otago University Professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Trump lacks the credibility to run a board of peace. He says he's threatened the territories of two democratic allies this term -- and if person wants to chair a peace board they have to walk the talk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes.

A new domestic exchange programme will soon let students swap cities as easily as they swap courses. Otago, AUT and Victoria University of Wellington have launched Uni Exchange Aotearoa, giving second-year undergraduates the chance to study at another university for a semester. The scheme offers students a taste of travel without the challenges of going overseas. Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith told Mike Hosking New Zealand can actually offer a real diversity of experience within its universities. He says the programme is designed to be at no cost to the students, so the decision can be made on the experience they want to have instead of a financial barrier. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns over skin cancer with many Kiwis still getting sunburnt. A new Cancer Society and Otago University survey, has found 64% of respondents were sunburnt at least once last summer, including 26% severely. Rates were highest among 18 to 24-year-olds, with more than a third reporting at least three sunburns. Dr Bryan Betty joined Jack Tame to break down the data and discuss some of the best ways to push skin protection to the youth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dietary fibre could soon receive a long-overdue promotion. Otago University researchers want it recognised internationally as an essential nutrient, as it's proven to lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But New Zealanders average just 20 grams a day – below World Health Organisation guidelines. Professor of Medicine and Human Nutrition, Sir Jim Mann told Mike Hosking that classifying it as an essential nutrient changes the emphasis it's given in nutritional recommendations. He says it would encourage people that sell and prepare food to increase the amount of dietary fibre in their products. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Ministry of Health isn't renewing its contract for the country's online FluTracking surveillance tool. Epidemiologist Michael Baker, from Otago University's Department of Public Health, thinks that's a mistake and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new survey has found more people want investment into urban cycleways than don't, but it's pretty close. Otago University professor and lead author Nick Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There are concerns our health system isn't keeping pace with our accelerating cancer rates. The Cancer Control Agency's latest State of Cancer Report has found more New Zealanders are being diagnosed with cancer, but they're surviving cancer for longer. It's projecting diagnoses will increase by 50% over the next two decades. Otago University Medical Oncologist Dr Chris Jackson told Heather du Plessis-Allan this means fewer people getting scans, surgeries, and procedures. He says funding is increasing, but outcomes aren't improving at the same rate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Zealand navy ship's been shadowed by seven Chinese warships in East Asian waters. HMNZS Aotearoa was carrying out surveillance and deterrence activities last month to enforce the UN's sanctions against North Korea. The Defence Force has confirmed the warships kept a safe distance throughout. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan it indicates China firmly believes in its sovereignty over the Taiwan Strait. He says a growing consciousness of military might means China's less tolerant of infringements on what it sees as its sovereign claim. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald Trump, and its resemblance to that of a traditional monarch.

One of the country's top youth health experts says puberty blockers have been safely used in New Zealand for 20 years. No child or young person experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence will be able to start taking gonadotropin-releasing hormones from December 19. Health Minister Simeon Brown says Cabinet has agreed to new settings until the outcomes of a major clinical trial in the UK in 2031. Otago University's Dame Sue Bagshaw told Ryan Bridge she doesn't like the way Government is politicising a possibly life-saving medicine. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament three times since 2006. Otago University law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

This week we've been delving into the impact that phones are having on us. And while the focus is often on young people, there are actually many more who are impacted. Yesterday, Jesse interviewed Canterbury University's Dr Miriam McCaleb about high screen time for new mums. Today we are continuing the conversation to look at the impact of cell phone use on seniors. Otago University's Dr Edmond Fehoko chats to Susana.

Wellington GP and Senior Lecturer at Otago University, Dr Samantha Murton talks to Nick Mills about the impact of paracetamol. After a new study shows that a third of Kiwis are taking more than the recommended dose, Dr Murton explains the effects and dangers this causes, as well as the causes of these statistics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of people are without power, buildings have been damaged, trucks have flipped and the West Coast is cut off from the rest of the Mainland by road, after ferocious winds and heavy rain lashed the much of the country. A state of local emergency remains in place for Canterbury, with many districts under rare, red-level strong wind warnings. In Dunedin, Otago University postponed exams and urged students to stay indoors as wind gusts uprooted trees across the city. Katie Todd reports.

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A new survey has revealed a significant number of Kiwis want the Government to prepare for catastrophic events that could bring about the end of the world. New University of Otago research shows two-thirds of respondents believe the Government should draft action plans for threats such as a nuclear war, bioweapons or mass famine and supply chain collapse. Professor Nick Wilson, senior researcher at the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Public Health, says New Zealand's well-placed to weather out a nuclear winter - but there's plenty the nation's not prepared for. "Although we're a great producer of food, all that food production relies on diesel, which is imported. So we haven't got a single biofuel refinery that could keep our agricultural machinery going, for example." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report set to be released by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has connected hundreds of annual deaths with pollution from gas stoves. Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard, senior research fellow at Otago University's Housing and Health Research Programme spoke to Jesse.

In part two, Sky sport broadcaster Jeff McTainsh got the call up of a lifetime on the weekend - to commentate on the All Blacks and South Africa match on Saturday. The catch was he only had one hour to prepare after the original announcer fell sick! We talk about that with jeff and all the rugby action on the weekend. Then the Panel pays homage to Otago University's student magazine 'Critic' which is celebrating its 100th birthday.

New Zealand has risen two spots to third place in this year's Global Peace Index. Countries are ranked based on measures including societal safety and security, and the degree of militarisation. We currently sit behind Iceland and Ireland, and ahead of Austria and Switzerland. Otago University Emeritus Peace and Conflict Studies professor Kevin Clements says recent defence purchases could count against us next year. He says New Zealand's never not been in the top five. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Marc Ellis has lived a life worthy of a dozen chapters. From Scarfie hijinks at Otago University to becoming an All Black and Kiwi league international, he carved out a career across rugby and league with Otago, North Harbour, the Blues, Highlanders, Warriors and Kiwis.Off the field, Marc co-founded Charlie's Juice, eventually selling it to Asahi for $129 million, and became one of New Zealand's biggest TV personalities on SportsCafe, Game of Two Halves and beyond – often alongside his infamous partner-in-crime, Matthew Ridge.In this wide-ranging conversation, Marc reflects on:The wild tours and “Susie” at the 1995 Rugby World CupSportsCafe chaos and his dynamic with RidgeyThe rise and sale of Charlie'sLife after fame, media stunts and what he's up to nowHis views on success, fatherhood and living out of the spotlightA true Kiwi icon – this is Marc Ellis like you've never heard him before.This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grant Robertson retired from politics in early 2024 to take up a new job as Otago University's Vice-Chancellor. He was back in the headlines this week after declining to show up to in-person hearings for the Covid-19 inquiry's second phase. The former Finance Minister spoke to Q+A about that decision and why he doesn't regret the Labour Government's spending decisions during the pandemic. Robertson, who is about to release his memoir Anything Could Happen, also reflects on the impact his sexuality had on his political career.

An Otago University study has found a trauma service set up at Christchurch Hospital three years ago has failed to improve patient outcomes. Study author and surgeon Chris Wakeman spoke to Corin Dann.

A cardio test that heart patients in some regions can wait up to six months for can be delivered in days, according to a private provider. Half of all heart attack patients are not being treated within accepted timeframes in New Zealand according to a new Otago University report. CardioScan Aotearoa is contracted by Tairawhiti and Taranaki hospitals to offer cardiac tests and it said more people are paying out of their own pockets rather than waiting. Jez Morris from CardioScan Aotearoa spoke to Lisa Owen.

Heart disease is costing the country nearly $14 billion a year in direct costs to the health system and early deaths of one in five New Zealanders. That was the stark analysis from Otago University research, which shows chronic under-resourcing of cardiac care is costing lives. Ruth Hill reports. And for more, Health New Zealand's Chief Clinical Officer, Richard Sullivan spoke to Lisa Owen.

One international relations expert says New Zealand needs to make up its mind on Palestinian statehood fairly quickly. Australia today promised to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September. Our Government says it's still weighing options - and will decide over the next month. Otago University's Robert Patman says it'll be pondering whether recognition will strengthen or weaken Hamas. But he says New Zealand should not dilly-dally. "I thin there's a danger of mismatch between the gravity of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, and the New Zealand Government's 'wait-and-see' response." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New Zealand's heart healthcare system, including a lack of staffing that means the country only has a third of the cardiologists it should. Waikato cardiologist and Chair of the Cardiac Society Professor Martin Stiles spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New Zealand's heart healthcare system, including a lack of staffing that means the country only has a third of the cardiologists it should; Instagram has a new feature to show followers where you're posting from; Yachting legend Peter Lester is being remembered as incredibly competitive and a good honest Kiwi bloke who had saltwater running in his veins; We cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

New research from Otago University has found that when we're asleep, stress-controlling brain cells switch on and off about once every hour. 

Financial pressures are forcing Otago University to look at cutting the number of doctoral scholarships. Otago University Vice Chancellor Grant Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A study out of Otago University has found a mass switch from petrol-powered to electric vehicles will result in more road injuries. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

A belief changes to electoral day enrolments addresses slow administrative process and voter slackness. The Government's looking to ban prisoner votes, stop free food and entertainment at voting stations, and enforce a 13-day pre-election enrolment rule to vote. Otago University Electoral Law Expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking same day enrolments require people to cast 'special votes', which take longer to process. He says the number of special votes has been increasing markedly over recent elections, so it's taking longer to get a result. Geddis denies the changes are deliberately aimed at negatively impacting the left. He says that special votes always result in more seats for the left, but whether or not that's a driving motivation behind the change is debatable. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Otago University professor says extinction is forever and the moa isn't coming back. A US genetic engineering project with backing from Peter Jackson claims it might restore the extinct South Island moa to New Zealand within a decade. But zoology professor Philip Seddon says he's questioning the researchers' goal and whether it's even possible. "Its genetics will be different, its physiology will be different, its behaviour will be different. There's a lot of question marks about whether a GMO version of a moa is actually going to be useful at all." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 15-year-old died from complications of influenza B on Saturday. Otago University epidemiologist, Professor Michael Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A lot of interest is expected in the by-election to fill the seat left empty by the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp. The 50-year-old Te Pāti Māori MP died yesterday. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking the Tamaki Makaurau seat was won by just 42 votes in 2023 and will be very tightly contested again. The complicating factor this time is likely to be sympathy, he says, suspecting that Te Pāti Māori will likely run strongly on a kind of legacy argument. The by-election could clash with local body elections. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To strike or not to strike. The US President has had talks with officials on joining Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Since the initial attack on Friday, strikes have killed at least 224 Iranians and 24 Israelis. Otago University International Relations Professor Robert Patman says the split in Trump's supporter base will make things difficult. Patman says many MAGA supporters want to stay out of foreign wars. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway in imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers for inciting violence and human rights abuses in Gaza. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Researchers say the Vape industry and regulators needs to show they're taking consumer safety seriously. A study in today's Medical Journal shows more than half of vape juices have incorrectly labelled how much nicotine they contain. Most of the mislabelled products had significantly less nicotine than advertised – some by over 50%. Otago University Senior Research Fellow Jude Ball told Mike Hosking this is suggestive of widespread issues in manufacturing quality. She says New Zealand has strong regulations about what can and can't be in vape products, so the fact nicotine levels are way off raises concerns. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10,000 New Zealanders may have lost vision - sometimes permanently - due to toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a parasite spread by cats. Otago University researchers estimate 40-thousand people are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis - one in four seriously - but their efforts to develop new treatments are being hampered by lack of funding. Ruth Hill reports.

Otago University pathology professor Diane Kenwright likes to add a bit of spice to her classes with trainee doctors. Fascinated by the crossover of words used in pathology and words used to describe everyday food, she created her own YouTube channel - The Pathology Cooking Show, showing what diseases look like inside the body. And her innovative teaching methods have won her an outstanding teaching award from the Royal College of Pathologists. Otago University pathology professor Diane Kenwright spoke to Jesse.

Corrections is investigating the impact longer sentences might have in reducing reoffending, at the request from the Corrections Minister, Mark Mitchell. Otago University senior lecturer in criminology Dr Fairleigh Gilmour spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic which also saw the spread of virtual meetings. Some workers have been ordered back to the office - but regardless the virtual meeting or video call has stuck around. So is that a good or a bad thing? Reporter Bella Craig hit the streets of Auckland to find out about people's online meeting habits. Otago University associate professor Paula O'Kane spoke to Lisa Owen.

Coming to you from an Airbnb, above a ski hire shop, next to a construction site in Ushuia, Argentina… It's a very special episode as we continue to pester Antarctica. We are here for today is a very special birthday. Our favorite and most elusive colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, has been described for 100 years but never seen in its natural environment! We are having a birthday bash for the big girl. Joined by Kat Bolstad of the Auckland University of Technology, Squid Squad, we learn what we do and don't know, as well as the project Thom and Kat came up with to try to find it.   We're really trying to make this project self-sustaining, so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us: Luz, Caro Mclaren, Tadhg, Austin Horenkamp, Thora, Lindsey and Harrison   Thanks again for tuning in; we'll deep-see you next time!   Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan's beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@armatusoceanic.com We'd love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!   We are also on  Twitter: @DeepSeaPod Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast Instagram: @deepsea_podcast Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke Thom - @ThomLinley  Instagram:  Thom - @thom.linley  BlueSky: Thom - @deepseapod.com   Follow Kat on  Bluesky: @autsquidsquad.bsky.social Twitter: @ALCESonline Reference list Interview Original colossal squid description Pure Ocean Fund Intrepid Travel Auckland Aquarium - SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Us testing the camera in the aquarium Mantis Sub underwater housings https://www.mantis-sub.com/ Otago University and the NZ Whale and Dolphin Trust Importance in sperm whale diet Colossal and giant squid eyes Toothfish predation by colossal squid one and two Whales vs squid arms race Ceph Ref and GoFundMe Glossery Umwelt - the sensory world an animal lives in. Intraspecific - between the same species Interspecific - between different species    Credits Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: Thom Linley Happy birthday: The guests aboard the Ocean Endeavour

Coming to you from an Airbnb, above a ski hire shop, next to a construction site in Ushuia, Argentina… It's a very special episode as we continue to pester Antarctica. Alan checks in from Barcelona for mysterious reasons. We'll have to get the truth our of him in the future…   Lots is going on in the news; deep-sea fish keep turning up, including a little Melanocetus anglerfish - sometimes called a black seadevil. This has had a real impact on people. The media tried to call it a monster, but the people fell for this little fish. An orfish, the doomsday fish, also turns up, but is that really a sign of doom? There's a new giant isopod, and it's named after Darth Vader - Bathy-normouse! We get excited about Beryllium-10 and ponder neutrinos.  But what we are here for today is a very special birthday. Our favorite and most elusive colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, has been described for 100 years but never seen in its natural environment! We are having a birthday bash for the big girl. Joined by Kat Bolstad of the Auckland University of Technology, Squid Squad, we learn what we do and don't know, as well as the project Thom and Kat came up with to try to find it.   We're really trying to make this project self-sustaining, so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. We want to say a huge thank you to those patrons who have already pledged to support us: Luz, Caro Mclaren, Tadhg, Austin Horenkamp, Thora, Lindsey and Harrison   Thanks again for tuning in; we'll deep-see you next time!   Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan's beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@armatusoceanic.com We'd love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!   We are also on  Twitter: @DeepSeaPod Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast Instagram: @deepsea_podcast Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke Thom - @ThomLinley  Instagram:  Thom - @thom.linley  BlueSky: Thom - @deepseapod.com   Follow Kat on  Bluesky: @autsquidsquad.bsky.social Twitter: @ALCESonline Reference list News Anglerfish New York Times Today Beetle Moses cartoon   Orfish Stranding Doomsday fish paper   Vader isopod   Radioactive blip   KM3Net Interview Original colossal squid description Pure Ocean Fund Intrepid Travel Auckland Aquarium - SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Us testing the camera in the aquarium Mantis Sub underwater housings https://www.mantis-sub.com/ Otago University and the NZ Whale and Dolphin Trust Importance in sperm whale diet Colossal and giant squid eyes Toothfish predation by colossal squid one and two Whales vs squid arms race Ceph Ref and GoFundMe Glossery Umwelt - the sensory world an animal lives in. Intraspecific - between the same species Interspecific - between different species    Credits Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: Thom Linley Happy birthday: The guests aboard the Ocean Endeavour Poem: One of our patrons, Tadhg   Timestamps/ chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:55 - News 00:21:35 - Interview - Colossal squid 01:08:00 - Outro