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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Pacific conference tackles growing health inequities

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    Pacific health researchers and practitioners from New Zealand and around the world will gather in Auckland next week to discuss effective ways to tackle the health challenges facing Pacific peoples.
  • New Chair appointed to Pacific committee

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    Dr Mele Taumoepeau has been appointed the new Chair of the HRC's Pacific Health Research Committee, replacing the outgoing Chair Dr Etuate Saafi.

  • Study explores mental illness in Tongan community

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    Massey University lecturer and nursing graduate Dr Sione Vaka has completed his PhD research, which shows that Tongan people’s understanding of mental illness is very different from that of New Zea

  • Trial shows benefits of Vitamin D to infants

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    Infants whose mothers take vitamin D supplements during pregnancy and infancy are less likely to get respiratory infections, according to research from the University of Auckland.

  • HRC annual funding round completes EOI stage for Projects

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    With the completion of the Expression of Interest stage of Projects for the current funding round, many applicants in the New Zealand Health Delivery stream took part in a video workshop today.
  • Malaghan in asthma vaccine discovery

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    A team of New Zealand researchers has discovered new vaccine technology that can be used to treat asthma and other allergic diseases.

  • Study reveals effects of teenage cannabis use

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    A study involving researchers at Otago University has found that teenagers who use cannabis daily are 60 per cent less likely to complete high school or get a degree compared with non-users.
  • Professor Lesley McCowan appointed to HRC Board

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    The HRC is pleased to announce the appointment of internationally respected research obstetrician Professor Lesley McCowan to the HRC's Board.