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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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27 Feb 2024

Repeal of smokefree laws means thousands will die, researchers warn


The repeal of Aotearoa’s world-leading smokefree legislation means thousands of...

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31 Jan 2024

Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle NCD crisis


Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as...

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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16 Nov 2023

Study highlights discrimination of mental health patients due to clinician bias


A survey, carried out by University of Otago researchers, reveals a significant...

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02 Nov 2023

Otago 2023 Marsden recipients announced


Established and emerging Otago researchers have won prestigious research funding...

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27 Oct 2023

Fellowships awarded to five Otago researchers


Five University of Otago researchers are being celebrated with Royal Society Te...

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26 Oct 2023

Early career researchers committed to making a difference


Areas ranging from pain management to the rise of pseudolaw are the focus for th...

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25 Oct 2023

Strong public support for alcohol policy action


There is considerable support from New Zealanders for government to take policy...

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20 Oct 2023

WWI study reveals true toll on Kiwi soldiers’ health


New Zealand soldiers serving in the First World War endured much higher rates of...

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06 Oct 2023

Minimising harms from COVID‑19 and other respiratory infections


Aotearoa New Zealand should implement a comprehensive respiratory infectious dis...

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02 Oct 2023

Action on alcohol produces significant health gains, modelling shows


Increasing taxes on alcohol, reducing its availability and banning alcohol marke...

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