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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.

  • Rheumatic fever study gets underway in Auckland

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    A study to identify and better understand risk factors for rheumatic fever – one of New Zealand’s most mysterious and serious illnesses – starts recruiting participants in Auckland this week.
  • Find out about 2015 funding opportunities at the HRC's roadshows

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    The dates, times and locations for this year's HRC roadshows have now been set (PDF 468kb).