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Why are vaccinated people getting measles?

5 September 2019

Opinion: Dr Helen Petousis-Harris explains why some of the measles cases in the current outbreak occur in people who are fully vaccinated.
$2 million to tackle heart health inequities

2 September 2019

A $2 million research grant has been awarded to a team led by Dr Corina Grey and Associate Professor Matire Harwood, to improve access to healthcare for Māori and Pacific people.
Watch out Hawaii, here come the legends of waka ama

29 August 2019

The University of Auckland’s entry in the world’s largest outrigger canoe race expect a top three placing, if not first place, at this weekend’s waka ama competition in Hawaii, according to crew member Loukas Banks.
Drug boosts survival for diabetes after pancreatitis

23 August 2019

A University of Auckland-led study has shown for the first time that diabetes drug metformin halves the risk of death in people with the second most common form of adult-onset diabetes.
West Auckland community ready to take action on unhealthy food

22 August 2019

Tired of seeing its children targeted by fast food marketing and suffering the effects of a poor diet, an Auckland community is is gearing up to make its food environment healthier.
Fact-check: Travelling seminars of vaccine distortion

22 August 2019

Opinion: A group is currently holding seminars around NZ based on misinformation about vaccines. Dr Helen Petousis-Harris fact checks some of their claims.
Nursing student recognised for contribution to Māori health

22 August 2019

For third-year BNurs student Tumanako Bidois (Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Whāoa, Ngāti Tahu), it’s a no-brainer that we need to nurture and leverage the relationship between the health workforce and hauora Māori (Māori wellbeing).
More child head injuries from recreational than team sport

20 August 2019

An Australian/NZ study into childhood head injuries has found that children who do recreational sports like horse riding, skate boarding and bike riding are more likely to suffer serious head injuries than children who play contact sport like football or rugby.
Fallen stars: most of our packaged food is ultra-processed, unhealthy

17 August 2019

A new, in-depth snapshot of packaged food sold in New Zealand supermarkets reveals most of it is unhealthy, with nearly 70 percent classified as ultra-processed.
Cannabis legalisation ... OK idea, bad timing

13 August 2019

Opinion: NZ could take time to evaluate the cannabis issue. Instead, we will be forced to make a choice on legalisation and hope we get it right, writes Grant Christie.
Imaging in the Big Apple

12 August 2019

Optometry PhD student Wilson Pan received a fellowship to present his research at Stony Brook University, New York. He reflects on his experiences from his time abroad.
UniServices' Will Charles wins Kiwinet award

8 August 2019

Will Charles has had a significant impact on tech transfer in New Zealand over the past 13 years while leading the commercialisation activities at Auckland UniServices Limited.

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