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Natalie Gauld: trailblazer hitting the cycle trails

1 March 2023

A pharmacy change-maker is raising awareness and funds for motor neurone disease and having as much fun as she can along the way.
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.
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.
Investment in ABI spinout hastens world-first brain micro implant

24 February 2023

A $6 million funding injection means a brain pressure sensor is closer to helping patients with neurological disorder hydrocephalus.
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.
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’.
Scientists identify drug that could extend lifespan

25 January 2023

New Zealand researchers identify drug with potential for longer and healthier ageing.
Scientists explore kawakawa’s healing properties

20 January 2023

University of Auckland researchers have identified more than 60 biologically active compounds in kawakawa leaves.
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.
How to reduce your risk of Parkinson’s disease

16 January 2023

Parkinson’s doesn't only affects older people, but there are lifestyle changes you can make to dramatically reduce your chances of getting the neurological disorder, writes Dr Victor Dieriks
First in family to go to university, now a doctor from Aitutaki

11 January 2023

Dr Jordan Teaukura is a new graduate from the Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. He is the first in his family to graduate and the first doctor.
Rising sea levels lead to a new nursing graduate

10 January 2023

The threat of climate change in the Pacific led one whānau to move to Aotearoa and join the Pacific health workforce. Now their daughter has graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing.

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