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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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26 Jun 2026

Young New Zealanders waiting too long for bowel cancer diagnosis - study

Younger people with bowel cancer in Aotearoa are waiting months for a diagnosis, are frequently misdiagnosed, and often...

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24 Jun 2026

Chatham Islands placement a privilege

For medical students keen to experience life as a rural doctor in Aotearoa, it doesn’t get much more remote than the Cha...

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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

Trans-Tasman visit strengthens Indigenous health education ties

Otago’s Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch Ōtautahi recently welcomed four Indigenous health academics from the Australi...

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05 Jun 2026

University’s largest ever building project to open soon

After nearly four years growing near the banks of the Ōtākaro - Avon River, Wai-Ora, the University of Otago - Ōtākou Wh...

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03 Jun 2026

Shining a light on whānau cancer journeys

An Otago research project in which whānau share their cancer journeys on video has won the inaugural Hei Āhuru Mōwai Whā...

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02 Jun 2026

Breadth of Otago’s impact highlighted in King’s Birthday Honours

The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is proudly celebrating more than 20 alumni and staff recognised in this y...

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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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27 May 2026

Studies expose hidden toll of trauma recovery in NZ

Researchers from the University of Otago – Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch Ōtautahi are calling for improved long-ter...

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26 May 2026

Building the bridge between discovery and impact

One Otago research alliance is determined to bridge the gap between research and real-world application for the rare dis...

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