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22 Mar 2024

Otago announces new head of Health Sciences


The University of Otago has appointed Associate Professor Megan Gibbons (Ngāpuhi...

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22 Mar 2024

Adventure tourists can only be warned of risks: industry expert


Aotearoa’s tourism operators can warn travellers of the risks of adventure activ...

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22 Mar 2024

Piopiotahi/Milford Sound regenerative tourism proposed


Significant changes to a “jewel in the New Zealand tourism crown” including prop...

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22 Mar 2024

Not just a headache: migraine causing significant disability


More than a quarter of people who live with migraine disease say the condition h...

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20 Mar 2024

Older adults' input needed in transition to residential care


New University of Otago research into the process of older adults transitioning...

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11 Mar 2024

Tourism Policy School aims to “connect the dots”


Creating a cohesive and connected tourism industry is the focus of this year’s U...

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07 Mar 2024

Personality and mental health factors linked to vaping uptake


University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that...

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06 Mar 2024

Antarctica’s coasts are becoming less icy


An increase in pockets of open water in Antarctica’s sea ice (polynyas) may mean...

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06 Mar 2024

Better regulation could reduce deaths, injuries at home, researchers say


New regulations for private rental properties are needed to reduce injuries from...

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05 Mar 2024

Study shares wāhine Māori birth experiences


Improving the sometimes-devastating birth and post-natal experiences of wāhine M...

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05 Mar 2024

Departing Fellow’s exhibition set to make a splash


Being given the rare honour to develop her dream public exhibition is not lost o...

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04 Mar 2024

Study provides rural perspective on COVID-19 vaccination rollout


Health initiatives in rural areas need to be geographically tailored, culturally...

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