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Vigilance needed to curb “entirely preventable” road deaths in 2024
Judicial appointments announced
Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so NZ needs to move with caution
Humans, rats and dogs pushed the takahē into Fiordland – new genetic research maps its dramatic journey
Is assisted dying available equally to all in NZ? Questions next year’s review of the law must answer
Māori suicide rates remain too high – involving whānau more in coronial inquiries should be a priority
What corporations aren’t disclosing about their CO2 emissions
Devil in the detail – What corporations aren’t disclosing about their C02 emissions
Feathery moa’s fossilised footprints, ancient age revealed
Mixed-gender hospital rooms are on the rise in New Zealand, but the practice is unsafe and unethical
Underwater robot updates understanding of ice shelf crevasses
Joint poll: Could pharmacists help bridge the gap in osteoarthritis care?
Researchers trial sustainable biocontrols for food industry
As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need more measurements and much better models to predict its future
Frogs focus of fitting tribute
CMRF Project Grant success for four University of Otago, Christchurch researchers
Research misses those in need
Thousands of migratory birds will make NZ landfall in spring – will they bring a deadly bird flu with them?
Honorary degree for former Māori Land Court Chief Judge
Understanding environment use key to protection of hoiho
Laboratory research finds gluten caused brain inflammation
Multiple symptoms in veterans could indicate PTSD – study
Screening age needs to be lowered to combat ‘epidemic’
Study findings deliver more certainty for genetic testing diagnoses
Continuity of care needed from the ‘front of the pathway’ to the back
When cheating pays – survival strategy of insect uncovered
Link found between childhood television watching and adulthood metabolic syndrome
Life in maars: why it’s worth protecting a spectacular fossil site NZ almost lost to commercial mining interests
Demand for offsetting low when carbon credit prices are high – report
Otago University-led research delivers more certainty for genetic test diagnoses
Ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression: clinical trial
Rural residents die at higher rates than those in urban centres – study
Whale of debate put to rest
The true origins of the world’s smallest and weirdest whale
Researchers make blooming great blood sugar discovery
Otago again best university in national educational performance
Study shows extent of health inequities
Kids spending one-third of after-school time on screens, study finds
Otago receives Government funding to cut food waste in aged care sector
Tackling food waste is good for people and the planet
HRC grants $52 million to Otago researchers
Alcohol causes more harm than meth and other illegal drugs – study
Huhu hummus and sago salad dressing – potential of insect proteins highlighted in Otago studies
Vaping a gateway to smoking for non-smokers, research shows
New psychedelic-assisted therapy trial aims to help cancer patients
Māori-centred approach to mental health care highlights role of whānau
Awards worth winning for reservists
Populism phenomenon in spotlight at Otago Foreign Policy School