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All the latest news and media releases from the Health Research Council.
  • Bonus funding for breast cancer research

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    The HRC is pleased to announce the funding of two additional research projects that will aim to contribute to the goal of improving and ultimately ensuring breast cancer survival in New Zealan

  • New HRC Pacific Health Research Fellowship available

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    The HRC is pleased to announce a new Pacific Career Development Award named The Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship to support high-quality Pacific health research in priority areas.
  • Patients pleased with levels of prostate cancer care

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    A three year $900,000 study into prostate cancer care shows most men and their families are pleased with the care they received.

  • Hui focuses on improving Māori health

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    Māori health researchers from throughout NZ to discuss the latest research to improve health outcomes for Māori at HRC Hui.
  • International Relationship Fund recipients

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    The HRC is pleased to announce funding for four projects that aim to facilitate the development of research collaborations between New Zealand researchers and European Union colleagues.

  • Cultural focus could aid injury recovery

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    Updating informational resources to address spiritual and mental wellbeing could help Pasifika people's recovery from spinal cord injuries, according to a study by AUT University student Tainafi Lefono.
  • New initiative for independent research organisations

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    Four of New Zealand's independent research organisations will receive a combined total of more than $27 million in funding through a new initiative.
  • Examining the effects of methadone exposure

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    A New Zealand study examining the neurodevelopmental effects on children exposed to methadone in the womb will begin in July after the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) confirmed funding