University of Otago stories

The 2025 KiwiNet Awards celebrated New Zealand innovators transforming research into global-impact solutions across tech, health and sustainability sectors.

AI-powered transcription tools boost efficiency for 40% of New Zealand GPs but spark ethical and data security concerns amid evolving regulations.

Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.

A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.

Zoe Anderson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer at MTF Finance, effective January 2025, bringing over 13 years of experience from RAC Finance.

The University of Otago plans a permanent site in Queenstown, aiming to boost local growth and technology innovation, aligned with Vision 2040.

Tech Queenstown targets to mould Queenstown Lakes District into a global tech hub, leveraging its potential for a bustling tech sector set to generate $1bn annual GDP by 2043.

Virtual reality (VR) therapy could help people overcome phobias, according to a trial at the University of Otago in New Zealand.

LINQ's modelling showed by consolidating five systems into one, the university could reallocate 10,000 hours of time - the equivalent of six full-time staff.

University of Otago to become anchor tenant for NZ's first carbon-neutral hyperscale data centre, built in Southland.

With $187 million in grants going to research across Aotearoa New Zealand, we look at a few of the tech-related projects that have been given funding.

Air New Zealand's expertise in app development could help overhaul funding and IT systems in the healthcare sector, says a University of Otago expert.

SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.

Machines could soon choose our business leaders, an Otago study finds, urging caution even as AI's role in decision-making grows.

University of Otago scientists develop a device promising to revolutionise internet communication, creating faster, more energy-efficient data transfer.

The REANNZ Hawaiki cable capacity has successfully transferred 37 million files across the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive potential.

The University of Otago and Perth’s Curtin University have collaborated to drastically improve the accuracy of smartphone location services.

University of Otago's AI experts invited by NZ government to develop AI and predictive analytics framework #ArtificialIntelligence #NewZealand.

Otago Uni’s Artificial Intelligence and Law in New Zealand Project think legislation should be a major consideration during the Kiwi AI revolution.

University of Otago researchers warn of potential dangers in using computer-based risk prediction models for government departments.