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03 Aug 2026

Putting ‘we’ before ‘I’ – leader in primary care research lauded


Collaboration is key in research and in leadership, says Otago Professor Tim Stokes.

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31 Jul 2026

Otago researchers vouch for fibre’s future


Two prominent Otago researchers have called for dietary fibre to be officially recognised as an essential nutrient – the...

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20 Jul 2026

Celebrating change, and finding your niche, at Otago


The question “are you still practising medicine?”, engenders a wry smile and comment from Otago alumnus and semi-retired...

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01 Jul 2026

Substantial rise in antinausea medicine use during pregnancy – study shows


There has been a five-fold increase in the use of antinausea medicines during Aotearoa New Zealand pregnancies, a Univer...

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23 Jun 2026

Surprising effect of common drug found


A drug commonly used to treat type-2 diabetes has the added bonus of reducing the risk of prostate cancer, new research...

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11 Jun 2026

Better prostate cancer detection tool on the horizon


Promising Otago research into a way to better diagnose prostate cancer has received a major funding boost.

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11 Jun 2026

Heart research gets a boost with HRC funding


Otago heart researchers are on their way to developing potentially life-saving patient interventions, thanks to vital He...

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29 May 2026

Kaupapa Māori-led approach needed for eating disorders – study


Researchers are calling for stronger investment in kaupapa Māori-led eating disorder services, after new research has re...

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25 May 2026

Chronic illness linked to hardship – study


People living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) in Aotearoa New Zealand face substantia...

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14 May 2026

Latest HIV figures released


The numbers are dropping, but more work is needed if New Zealand is to reach its reduction target of locally acquired HI...

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14 May 2026

Returning home to serve community


Though from Hastings and born in Auckland, Māia Lockyer moved to Dubai when she was five and Saudi Arabia when she was e...

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07 May 2026

Hard work and determination pay off for medical graduand


Otago medical graduand Leigh Albert’s delight at becoming a doctor is evident, and for good reason.

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