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Otago Welcomes Dunedin Hospital Announcement
Otago scientists discover Antarctic fast ice secrets
Predicting ‘male-time’ with the Androgen Clock
Study focusses on nitrous oxide use
Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?
Despite fears of falling trust in expert knowledge, a global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly
HRC funding to help tackle diabetes ‘massive inequity’
How feelings of disconnection and lack of control fuel conspiracy beliefs – new research
Rates of psychological distress higher for Pacific adults
Glam tidings of joy: how Slade made Merry Xmas Everybody a seasonal hit for the ages
Call for action against gastric cancer precursor
Judicial Appointments Announced 13 December
Honorary degrees for two Otago leaders
New research updates old earthquake theory
‘Honour of a lifetime’ for world-class neuroscientist
Self-testing acceptable screening method – research
‘It’s the worst feeling’ – young New Zealanders regret their vaping addictions but feel unsupported to quit
Marsden Fund changes ‘significant step backwards’
NZ is consulting the public on regulations for puberty blockers – this should be a medical decision not a political one
Young vapers feel judged, stigmatised, and blame themselves for addiction
Insect fossil find “extremely rare”
Privatisation by stealth: changes to education in NZ opening the door to private interests
Families benefitting from Healthy Homes Initiative
The COVID inquiry report is an excellent guide to preparing for the next pandemic – health cuts put that at risk
How sharing stories about river restoration can inspire others to take care of waterways
Mental health conditions associated with worse healthcare experiences
Emerging Otago researchers gain $2.8m funding
Royal gardens: how queen bees and wasps set our backyards abuzz in readiness for summer
Study investigates masks, mood and focus
Historic Indigenous-led MOU for Murdoch and Otago Universities
Study identifies “Achilles heel” of drug-resistant pathogens
Paramedics describe nightmares, flashbacks from suicide callouts
Largest Pacific climate-adaptation study launched at COP29 | University of Canterbury
Otago warns of online scam sharing misinformation about diabetes
Funding for healthy start to school study
Not the time to share: NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms
Bowel Cancer Breakthrough
Significant mental health burden for Mosque attack survivors – study
Judicial Appointments Announced 25 October
Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution – new research
Human actions cause insect colour change
Funding to protect world-leading longitudinal studies
Preventing falls: Google Street View offers a quick way to assess risks for older New Zealanders
Pandemic preparedness and response: are we better off than pre-COVID?
Red zone poem among winners of Writer 2024
Glucose monitors for diabetes have finally been funded – but a chronic workforce shortage will limit the benefits
Study busts myths about cause of gout
News blues: study reveals why 60% of Kiwis avoid the news at least some of the time