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Under pressure: $5m to unlock secrets of silent killer

Auckland University scientists aim to solve health issue that affects 1bn people.

The immunisation fallout: NZ set to lose measles 'all-clear' status

Kiwi kids at "growing risk" of dying from measles if the Government does not act soon.

Gran's 'rare' mercy: When murder doesn't merit life in prison

Lorraine Smith avoided a life sentence for murder - how common is it?

More than 100 gather for Hong Kong protest

Unlike the first protest, today's event was free of any physical conflict.

Only in NZ: Falling preschool obesity is unique worldwide

Getting a good night's sleep could be the best way of preventing child obesity.

Seymour's letter to Chinese: Stop interfering in NZ's internal affairs

Epsom MP David Seymour pens strongly worded letter to Chinese Consul General in Auckland.

Falling through the cracks: Boy thought he was 'too dumb to learn'

Children who can't see are struggling to learn and thinking they are dumb.

China Consulate General condemns Hong Kong protests, slams media reports

Students who stood up for the love of Hong Kong and opposed splitting the country praised.

New Zealander wins prestigious statistics prize

New Zealander Hadley Wickham is honoured and excited to receive the statistics award.

'Cowards': Beauty queen hauled from stage after anti-bullying speech

In dramatic scenes at the pageant, Auckland University law student's mic was turned off.

Breakthrough? NZ research aims to halt brain disorder

Auckland scientists are hopeful they can slow the onset of the debilitating disease.

Eight myths about pregnancy you need to know

It's common for pregnant women to feel their babies hiccups. True.

UK mental health nurse to head University of Auckland

Prof Dawn Freshwater moves to Auckland from the University of Western Australia.

Growing Up in NZ gets funding boost

The study tracks 6800 Kiwi kids from 12 weeks before birth to 21 years old.

Royal honour for child psychiatrist Hinemoa Elder

Elder is an advocate for greater awareness of Māori cultural needs in the health sector.

It's confirmed, uni students gain 4kg in first year

What Auckland University is doing to make healthy food options more readily available.

'My hand's sore from pulling so many': $20m spent a year tearing out rotten teeth

This petition follows a 10,000-signature one presented in August 2017.

Police investigate 'make NZ white again' messages on university Reddit page

A police spokeswoman confirmed officers were aware of the posts.