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Health and medicine
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Midwife’s pioneering PhD promotes evidence-based post-birth anaemia care
14 May 2025
A senior New Zealand midwife is waiting for news on funding the next stage of her groundbreaking research into treating new mothers with anaemia.
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Tokelau opens up: a nation’s first step towards mental health awareness
13 May 2025
The first national mental health survey in Tokelau – part of Pacific-wide study led by Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga and Professor Jude McCool – wrapped up on 8 May.
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From Siria to Aotearoa: honouring Rotuman language and legacy
11 May 2025
Aotearoa New Zealand launches the start of the 2025 Pacific Language Weeks celebrating Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta – Rotuma Language Week 11-17 May.
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‘Giant in stroke research’ focuses on role of nurses
9 May 2025
Professor Julia Slark's compassion, kindness and sense of social justice underpins her leadership of the School of Nursing and stroke research.
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Dame Lisa Carrington brings golden touch to basketball
9 May 2025
Hiwa's basketball courts received New Zealand's most decorated Olympian recently, when Dame Lisa Carrington came to deliver an announcement.
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Empowering whānau through culturally safe cancer screening
8 May 2025
PhD candidate Nadine Riwai hopes to transform national cancer screening for Māori.
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Vape stores clustered around schools
7 May 2025
Almost half of New Zealand schools are within a short walking distance of a specialist vape retailer, despite a law aimed at preventing vape stores near schools.
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New test could help more women beat ‘silent killer’
7 May 2025
University of Auckland researchers are working to develop a new test that could help women access a revolutionary treatment for ovarian cancer.
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Your phone will see you now, about your asthma
6 May 2025
Commentary: New and emerging technologies are likely to revolutionise asthma management, says Amy Chan.
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Mushroom testing could be magic
2 May 2025
Magic mushrooms are coming under the microscope, as scientists at the University of Auckland forage for evidence to support a drug-checking service with the goal of reducing harm.
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Are autistic people being over-medicated?
2 May 2025
Clearer prescribing guidelines for people with autism are needed to ensure they are not over-medicated or missing out.
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Mike Dragunow: breakthroughs with the brain
1 May 2025
Integrating AI with computer-based models is one of the latest means the neuropharmacologist is working on to stay at the leading edge of developing drugs for brain disorders.