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Leading Waipapa Taumata Rau researchers elected as Fellows

16 March 2023

Eleven academics from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland have been made Fellows of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, being recognised for their world leadership in research and scholarship.
Supermarket promotions cost less but our health pays

16 March 2023

Opinion: Magda Rosin and Cliona Ni Mhurchu argue that supermarkets should be regulated to promote health food choices, using the sort of tactics they use to promote unhealthy food choices.
Policy changes urged to ensure Aotearoa’s health workforce reflects society

14 March 2023

A new study shows policy changes are urgently needed to ensure the country's future health workforce reflects the community it serves.
New centre to elevate Pacific and global health research

14 March 2023

A new Pacific research centre is set for its official launch in April, hosted by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences and led by Sir Collin Tukuitonga, Dr Judith McCool and Dr Roannie Ng Shiu.
Family violence is making Kiwis sick, research shows

8 March 2023

Half of New Zealand women have experienced domestic abuse, which triples their risk of chronic disease and almost doubles their risk of a diagnosed mental illness.
How do you talk to a whole country about Covid-19? Use a GIF

2 March 2023

Award-winning science communicator Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles talks about working with illustrator Toby Morris in a guest editorial for Frontiers.
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.
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
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.
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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