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Felicity Goodyear-Smith tackles tough topic in book
1 March 2023
A new book by Professor Felicity Goodyear-Smith explores the history of abortion in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Expert launches ground-breaking therapy for Māori kaumātua with dementia
27 February 2023
Haumanu Whakaohooho Whakāro – Māori is a type of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and the first of its kind that is specifically adapted for Māori kaumātua.
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Finding truth and compassion in the wake of disaster
27 February 2023
Opinion: We need to remember that the immediate aftermath of disasters is typically akin to the ‘fog of war’ where fear, uncertainty, frustration, grief, melancholy, sleep depravity, and inhibited communication channels can often result in rumours running rife and being perceived as fact, writes Robert Bartholomew
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Waipapa Taumata Rau students secure spot in Te Matatini finals
24 February 2023
Anipātene Biddle, Hikawai Te Nahu, Piripi Gordon, Te Ruki Pierce-Dunn, Atamira Walker, Puna Whaakata Maniapoto-Love, Te Ao Leach, and Nikora Wade have all made it into the finals of Te Matatini and will compete for the grand title alongside their respective roopu on 25 February.
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Te Matatini: Nursing graduate shares views ahead of competition
9 February 2023
Nikora Wade (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tūhoe) is taking part in his third Te Matatini festival, alongside Te Ahi Tipua o Tūwharetoa.
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When abortion rights swayed elections
8 February 2023
Dr Felicity Goodyear-Smith has worked as a certifying consultant at an abortion clinic for 40 years. The job, she says, was about making bad law work.
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Te Matatini: Med student ready to show the motu her magic
7 February 2023
Stacy-Ria Harlee Te Kurapa-King is a student of the University’s medical school in the Faculty of Medical Health Sciences and will perform at Te Matatini with Te Waka Huia
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Research on ‘State of Eye Health in the Pacific’ gets under way
3 February 2023
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ and the University of Auckland are undertaking locally driven research to assess the ‘State of Eye Health in the Pacific’.
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PMA Knowledge Hub Scholarships open for applications
25 January 2023
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) have partnered with the University of Auckland to establish postgraduate scholarships, supported by the Office of the Associate Dean Pacific and the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
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Scientists identify drug that could extend lifespan
25 January 2023
New Zealand researchers identify drug with potential for longer and healthier ageing.
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Study set to reduce transfers of children with respiratory illnesses
19 January 2023
A world-first Australian and New Zealand study is set to change how clinicians treat children with acute respiratory problems, reducing the need for hospital transfers.
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Student human rights projects receive Amnesty awards
16 January 2023
Projects to support the Banaban people and LGBTQIA+ communities in rural areas have received human rights awards.
