Media stories

Since the paleolithic era humans have been connecting by sharing stories – it’s something deeply engrained in our being. For me, there is nothing more satisfying than good writing which can connect us with other people and their experiences. These are just a few of my favourite pieces I have had the privilege of writing over the years.

“I want to go into medicine and be the brown face that brown people can see.” Read more

Medical Student overcomes challenges on path to dream. Read more

A budding young book-writer and bird enthusiast is already undertaking big adventures. Read more

Safer Nights is a Police-led initiative which seeks to engage students in useful discussions. Read more

Ten members of one Aiga (family) are currently studying at the Dunedin Campus in 2021. Read more

After a life-changing accident Tane realised music might be his future. Read more

“In our greatest of despairs and weaknesses, we can be stronger beyond measure.” Read more

A 10 percent chance of survival was the only hope left for a student fighting for his life. Read more

“I want to champion change for Māori health”. Read more

Medical student believes health care can be adapted to better reach high-risk communities. Read more

Acknowledging privilege and being aware of other people’s backgrounds is hugely important in the medical field. Read more

“Sleep doesn’t happen often” laughs third-year student Taikawa Tamati-Elliffe . Read more

Blood spatter, broken glass, a game of poker gone wrong. Read more

“One of the cool things about the pūtōrino is that it has several voices depending on which hole you blow into.” Read more

Brent Caldwell says he joined the acting scene a little later than others after a fulfilling career as a primary school principal. Read more

It’s always a win when a young woman realises her dream and has the support of other women to make it a reality. Read more

“Three years ago I fell 15 metres from a balcony. On that fateful day, I sustained my traumatic brain injury, now a proud part of who I am.” Read more

“BYO nights have seen concussions, brawls, and lots of support from various University staff needed.” Read more

Family celebrates the first direct fourth-generation graduate woman to pass through Otago’s doors. Read more

Sophia Hamada spent her summer doing genomics research of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from bone infections (osteomyelitis) in children. Read more

Branagh Overington spent her summer researching Kowheori-19 (COVID-19), Kaupapa Māori approach to vaccinations. Read more