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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.