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Scientists crowdfund menstrual health research

18 May 2026

Scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland have resorted to crowdfunding research that could have material benefits for women’s health.
Effective trauma treatment available in NZ

18 May 2026

Survivors of abuse and violence may soon have an effective new therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) available in Aotearoa New Zealand, thanks to research led by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
Are Pacific children facing too much heat?

13 May 2026

The impacts of climate change on children in Sāmoa are under the spotlight in a new research project.
Obituary, Professor Alistair Gunn

12 May 2026

University of Auckland Professor Alistair Gunn, who developed a treatment that has saved the lives of many babies worldwide, has died at the age of 67.
Junk food designed to make us eat more, study finds

11 May 2026

Ultraprocessed foods are designed and marketed in ways that encourage people to keep choosing them, despite knowing they are unhealthy.
Fuel prices just one reason to reconsider love of utes

11 May 2026

Reducing our use of one type of vehicle would make a big difference to air pollution, pedestrian safety and New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions, say experts.
Sharing the brain-healing power of song

7 May 2026

A handbook on therapeutic choirs for people with brain conditions has been created by Dr Alison Talmage, a new graduate from the University of Auckland.
We're not looking after our nurses

7 May 2026

Comment: Te Whatu Ora’s own data shows nearly 40 percent of all nursing shifts in public hospitals in 2024 were understaffed. Things have only got worse, says Andrew Jull.
New podcast shines light on brain disorders

5 May 2026

Ever wanted to take a deep dive into the latest research on the human brain?
Smartwatch-based asthma alert set to revolutionise care

4 May 2026

The solution to preventing asthma attacks could be sitting on your wrist, with researchers trialling a smartwatch-based alert system.
Andrew Jull: crafting care

1 May 2026

Professor of Nursing Andrew Jull reflects on how simple, respectful actions are at the heart of providing the highest levels of care.
An affordable vision for NZ's eye health

30 April 2026

How a modest investment in New Zealanders’ eye health would make a big difference.

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