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25 Jan 2024

Furry fruit improves mental health – fast


Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the...

Emeritus Professor Warren Tate.

23 Jan 2024

Strong links found between Long COVID and ME/CFS: Study


People suffering from Long COVID or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue S...

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18 Jan 2024

Otago appoints game studies lecturer


The University of Otago’s English and Linguistics Programme has appointed a new...

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16 Jan 2024

Culturally sensitive approach needed to treat Māori with eating disorders – study


New research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, suggests treatment meth...

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09 Jan 2024

Study backs healthier homes over rooftop solar for healthier grid


Rather than pushing for large-scale uptake of rooftop solar power, New Zealand n...

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21 Dec 2023

Funding paves way for spiritual care in health study


An upcoming bicultural study aims to create a national action plan for spiritual...

Dr Erin Penno

20 Dec 2023

Relationships vital to success of Aotearoa’s health system


As Aotearoa New Zealand shifts to a more centralised health system, University o...

Skulls of 29 million year old primates used in this study. Aegyptopithecus on left, Parapithecus on right. Photo credit – Matt Borths.

18 Dec 2023

Study provides insights into diets of early primates


Turns out our love of sweet food goes back – way back – to our early primate anc...

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15 Dec 2023

Doctors most trusted for COVID-19 advice


When it comes to advice about COVID-19, New Zealanders trust their doctors and h...

Dr Catriona Murray

15 Dec 2023

COVID-19 contact tracing lessons could be applied to STIs, researcher says


A centralised contact tracing system for sexually transmitted infections, suitab...

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14 Dec 2023

Dentists’ perspectives on dental tourism


New Zealanders are being urged to do their homework before travelling overseas f...

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12 Dec 2023

Extremely rare bird captured on film


A striking and extremely rare half female, half male bird has been spotted by a...

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