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06 Jul 2022

World-first studies point way to preventing rheumatic fever in Aotearoa and internationally


University of Otago-led research has uncovered the strongest evidence yet that h...

30 Jun 2022

More income support needed for young people experiencing homelessness, study finds


Life improved for young people experiencing homelessness once they were housed t...

30 Jun 2022

Positive reintegration of ex-prisoners’ focus of HRC grant project


Improving the health and wellbeing of Māori who re-enter society from prisons, a...

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30 Jun 2022

Otago researchers receive significant HRC funding


Twenty-two Otago researchers have received a share of nearly $34 million in Heal...

21 Jun 2022

Cycleways and walking paths boost rates of active travel


Investing in cycleways and walking paths has boosted the use of active travel in...

16 Jun 2022

Otago research unravels insights into military veterans’ health


New Zealand military veterans experience the same level of anxiety and depressio...

15 Jun 2022

Think outside the box on housing for sustainable future, researchers urge


New Zealand urgently needs to increase the diversity and quality of its housing...

02 Jun 2022

Researcher’s road trip to talk about spiritual care


Researcher’s road trip to talk about spiritual care

12 May 2022

Decline in the number of people diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand


The number of people being diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand continues to declin...

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12 May 2022

$900,000 funding for Otago health researchers


$900,000 funding for Otago health researchers

03 May 2022

Critic and Conscience of Society Award winner highlights vaping threat to health of young New Zealanders


Regulatory loopholes are contributing to increases in the number of young New Ze...

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03 May 2022

Janet Hoek wins Critic and Conscience award


Janet Hoek wins Critic and Conscience award

07 Apr 2022

Students shivering inside cold, damp homes, study finds


Tertiary students are more than twice as likely as the general population to be...

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06 Apr 2022

Study calls for urgent regulation of unhealthy home deliveries


Ordering an online Uber Eats, other food, alcohol or vaping delivery from the co...

30 Mar 2022

The price of keeping kids warm at night


The cost of heating a child’s bedroom through the night in a Wellington winter w...

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18 Mar 2022

BBC shines spotlight on housing research


The work of housing and health researchers at the University of Otago, Wellingto...

09 Mar 2022

Alcohol Dependence Significantly Increases Suicide Risk – Otago Study


There are calls for changes to New Zealand’s national suicide prevention strateg...

04 Mar 2022

Nitrate levels in drinking water and bowel cancer


The formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of un...

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25 Feb 2022

Vaccination programme failing those with mental health and addiction issues


New Zealand’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out is failing to reach those with mental he...

03 Feb 2022

3 February 2022 Long-term cannabis use damages lungs, but in a different way from tobacco


Smoking cannabis leads to lung damage, but in a different way from tobacco, new...

01 Feb 2022

Urgent investment needed in deadly disease


Researchers are calling for urgent investment in the prevention of a devastating...

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27 Jan 2022

Reimagining school uniforms


School uniforms need a radical redesign to better meet the needs of students, pa...

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21 Jan 2022

Addressing inequities in cancer care


Three Otago researchers have secured significant grants for research aimed at ad...

13 Jan 2022

Call to report bottled water quality results on labels


Bottled water is often perceived as clean and free of contaminants compared to t...

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21 Dec 2021

Discrimination placing LGBTIQ+ people at risk of homelessness


Discrimination in the housing market, as well as structural issues such as pover...

20 Dec 2021

‘Breakthrough’ Otago research confirms skin infections as a cause of rheumatic fever


University of Otago researchers have made a major breakthrough in further unders...

10 Dec 2021

A marathon year for Wellington PhD Public Health grad


While most people might feel like they deserved a break after completing their P...

09 Dec 2021

New Smokefree Action Plan will transform tobacco policy, Otago researchers say


Researchers from the University of Otago’s ASPIRE 2025 Research Centre, which ca...

22 Nov 2021

Otago announces Professorial promotions for 2022


Twenty-eight University of Otago academics are being promoted to the position of...

18 Nov 2021

Housing researchers win the Rutherford Medal, NZ’s top research honour


Distinguished Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman CNZM QSO FRSNZ and researchers a...

08 Nov 2021

Nitrate in drinking water could cause up to 100 cases of bowel cancer in NZ


Nitrate contamination of drinking water could cause up to 100 cases of bowel can...

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04 Nov 2021

Excellence in teaching, research and service


Excellence in teaching, research and service have been celebrated with the annou...

22 Oct 2021

Clearing the air: make more outdoor pedestrian spaces smokefree, researchers urge


Creating large smokefree outdoor pedestrian spaces would aid the health sector’s...

18 Oct 2021

Vaping with nicotine more common than smoking among NZ teens


More than a third of New Zealand high school students have tried vaping, with 10...

06 Oct 2021

Professor Sue Crengle appointed to new Māori Health Authority


Otago Medical School Professor Sue Crengle will play a central role in what she...

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30 Sep 2021

Urgent need to tackle smoking rates in Pacific adults and youth


New Zealand needs to take urgent action to reduce smoking in Pacific adults and...

22 Sep 2021

Accuracy of DHB figures questioned by University of Otago study


The accuracy of District Health Board (DHB) data on the use of consultants and c...

17 Sep 2021

A road map to ending diesel vehicle pollution


Researchers have developed a road map to accelerate the removal of light diesel...

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20 Aug 2021

PhD research comes with a personal toll


For Brodie Fraser the hardest part of completing their PhD was how personal thei...

13 Aug 2021

Dual treatment increases risk of heart attack – study


People using two different inhalers for common chronic lung diseases are more th...

10 Aug 2021

Global eradication of COVID-19 should not be dismissed – new analysis


Eradicating COVID-19 across the globe is theoretically more feasible than for po...

05 Aug 2021

Low adherence to diabetes medication concerning – Otago study


Groups who suffer the highest burden of type 2 diabetes have the lowest level of...

02 Aug 2021

Otago backing new Communicable Diseases Research Centre in Fiji


The University of Otago’s Global Health Institute and Dunedin’s Mercy Hospital a...

30 Jul 2021

Study recommends better sun protection for young rowers during competition


High school rowing uniforms should include sun protective headwear and sunglasse...

27 Jul 2021

Otago researchers receive more than $13m in Health Research Council funding


Investigating the impact of diabetes on access to cancer services, improving the...

23 Jul 2021

Vaccine against pneumococcal disease reduces severe cases in children by 80 per cent in The Gambia


Study examines the real-life long-term impact of routine introduction of vaccine...

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23 Jul 2021

Health Delivery Research Activation Grants for eight Otago projects


Eight University of Otago researchers are sharing more than $230,000 from the fi...

08 Jun 2021

Progress in the Pacific on sugary drink taxes - research


Pacific nations are leading the way regionally with taxes on sugary drinks in a...

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08 Jun 2021

What helps and hinders metformin adherence and persistence


University of Otago research into what helps and hinders people with type 2 diab...

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04 Jun 2021

COVID-19 complacency could be costly – Otago experts


Learn lessons from our COVID-19 response, or our health system could suffer the...

02 Jun 2021

Pride at seeing alumni in Ministry COVID-19 team


Professor Patricia Priest admits to a “little twinge of pride” at seeing her for...

26 May 2021

Lack of timely access to care potentially costing lives – research


More than 250 people died between 2009 and 2012 from potentially survivable trau...

25 May 2021

Misunderstanding may be obstacle to hitting Smokefree 2025 target


A lack of understanding about the aims of New Zealand’s Smokefree 2025 goal – 10...

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20 May 2021

$1.96 million grant a welcome boost to Māori-led lung cancer screening programme


The University of Otago, Waitematā DHB, and Auckland DHB have today welcomed a $...

19 May 2021

Study tracks antidepressant use during pregnancy


Almost half of New Zealand women who take antidepressants in the months before g...

13 May 2021

New Zealand housing lacking basic amenities, new report finds


Five per cent of New Zealand houses lack at least one of six basic amenities inc...

20 Apr 2021

Launch of new public health research programme led by Professor Michael Baker


Launch of new public health research programme led by Professor Michael Baker

15 Apr 2021

Researchers welcome Smokefree 2025 Action Plan


Researchers welcome Smokefree 2025 Action Plan

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14 Apr 2021

Professor Michael Baker wins Prime Minister’s Science Communication Prize


Professor Michael Baker MNZM, from the Department of Public Health at the Univer...

26 Mar 2021

Dunedin COVID-19 QR code scanning rates “worrying”


An Otago academic says it’s time to ask tough questions after an audit revealed...

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22 Mar 2021

University’s ‘household name’ is Wellingtonian of the Year 


Public Health Professor Michael Baker has been selected as Wellingtonian of the...

18 Mar 2021

Teenage depression rates more than double in four decades – study


The prevalence of teenage depression in New Zealand has more than doubled since...

12 Mar 2021

Pump up the volume on quality school PE, researchers urge


Pump up the volume on quality school PE, researchers urge

10 Mar 2021

We must have a better plan for the next pandemic, say Otago researchers


We must have a better plan for the next pandemic, say Otago researchers

24 Feb 2021

Private health patients costing public system $11.5m a year


Taxpayers are footing an annual bill of up to $11.5 million – the cost of 760 hi...

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18 Feb 2021

Women supporting women in making change to energy poverty


When Dr Kim O’Sullivan returned to her high school to speak with students as par...

17 Feb 2021

NZ part of global project with world-leading scientists to map future COVID-19 scenarios


NZ part of global project with world-leading scientists to map future COVID-19 s...

11 Feb 2021

Kiwi kids consume five unhealthy snacks a day


Kiwi kids consume five unhealthy snacks a day

09 Feb 2021

The Science of Medicines – a programme for tamariki


NTMHRU, medicine, science, tamariki

04 Feb 2021

COVID-19 lockdown has mixed effects on smokers


New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown had mixed effects on smoking behaviours, a Unive...

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04 Feb 2021

Summer students research burning questions on COVID-19


Four Otago students are working on COVID-19 research projects at the Ministry of...

04 Feb 2021

Sue Crengle promoted to Professor


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27 Jan 2021

Targeted health messaging needed in era of vaping, researchers say


Health authorities should develop targeted health messages for vaping product an...

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27 Jan 2021

Ones to Watch: Rebekah Amitrano


“I’ve known for a long time that I want to do something that helps people and I...

26 Jan 2021

COVID-19 focus for 25th annual Public Health Summer School


COVID-19 focus for 25th annual Public Health Summer School

13 Jan 2021

Care urged before banning people entering NZ from the UK


Care urged before banning people entering NZ from the UK

23 Dec 2020

Elimination strategy optimal pandemic response – new research


A goal of eliminating community transmission of the pandemic virus causing COVID...

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14 Dec 2020

Marsden Grants for Wellington research


Marsden Grants for Wellington research

14 Dec 2020

Strengths and vulnerabilities of teen skateboarders revealed in Otago study


Strengths and vulnerabilities of teen skateboarders revealed in Otago study

07 Dec 2020

Otago study debunks arguments behind continuing availability of tobacco at convenience stores


Otago study debunks arguments behind continuing availability of tobacco at conve...

04 Dec 2020

COVID-19 unemployment may bring increased risk of heart disease


The COVID-19 pandemic-induced recession and rising unemployment may increase the...

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26 Nov 2020

Many Kiwis not taking cholesterol medication consistently


Many Kiwis not taking cholesterol medication consistently

24 Nov 2020

Dairy and low-fat diet can reduce risk of bowel cancer - study


Eating dairy and a low-fat diet can reduce the risk of bowel cancer in New Zeala...

17 Nov 2020

Bars facilitating smoking in young adults, study shows


Designated outdoor smoking areas in bars are facilitating experimentation and to...

10 Nov 2020

Otago researchers secure $17.5m in Marsden funding


Otago researchers secure $17.5m in Marsden funding

22 Oct 2020

Eliminating COVID-19: what the world can learn from NZ and Taiwan


Both Taiwan and New Zealand have successfully eliminated COVID-19 with world-lea...

12 Oct 2020

School zoning could increase adolescent exercise rates, Otago researcher


School zoning could increase adolescent exercise rates, Otago researcher finds

09 Oct 2020

Public health experts urge a ‘yes’ vote in cannabis referendum


Public health experts urge a ‘yes’ vote in cannabis referendum

29 Sep 2020

Lung cancer screening a step closer to reality following combined study


Lung cancer screening a step closer to reality following combined study

18 Sep 2020

Smokers increasingly using e-cigarettes to quit, survey shows


People who smoke are increasingly using e-cigarettes to try to quit smoking, a s...

11 Sep 2020

Otago research rewarded with NZ$27.4 million in Endeavour Fund grants


Two University of Otago proposals have been awarded over NZ$27 million in the Mi...

28 Aug 2020

Alcohol-related assaults in NZ decline after restrictions on late-night alcohol sales


Alcohol-related assaults in NZ decline after restrictions on late-night alcohol...

27 Aug 2020

6 months after New Zealand’s first COVID-19 case, it’s time for a more strategic approach.


6 months after New Zealand’s first COVID-19 case, it’s time for a more strategic...

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24 Aug 2020

Professor John Broughton retires


Last week, we held a farewell morning tea for Professor John Broughton (Ngāi Tah...

19 Aug 2020

Digital contact tracing alone may not be miracle answer for COVID-19


In infectious disease outbreaks, digital contact tracing alone could reduce the...

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13 Aug 2020

Future research in safe hands at Otago Medical School


Future research in safe hands at Otago Medical School

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07 Aug 2020

Otago University’s contact tracing system shows promising results in test scenario


Otago University’s contact tracing system shows promising results in test scenar...

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03 Aug 2020

Otago experts deemed ‘critic and conscience’ of society


For the first time, the Gama Foundation has recognised two people at once for th...

03 Aug 2020

Updates from the NTMHRU, post COVID-19


covid-19, ngāi tahu māori health research unit are back in the office, student s...

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