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Non-invasive sensors laid on the skin's surface to measure bioelectrical activity could offer a better alternative for patients suffering with poor gut health.Stefan Calder, a recent PhD graduate at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute…

Severe brain injury that develops slowly after preterm births, causing the likes of cerebral palsy, may be treatable, new research from the University of Auckland finds.Over a third of cases of cerebral palsy are still linked to being…

Banks are aiding and abetting housing speculation, contributing to New Zealand’s housing crisis and making massive profits in the process, says researcher Dr Michael Rehm.Dr Rehm, who spoke on possible policies to curb housing speculation…

Radical change is needed to address fundamental shortcomings in Aotearoa’s constitutional structure and to realise Māori rights and aspirations, says legal academic Dr Claire Charters (Ngāti Whakaue, Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi, Tainui).However,…

The four top polling candidates for the Auckland mayoral election faced scrutiny at a debate hosted by Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, and Newsroom.An expert panel comprising Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics and…

Tāmaki Makaurau is the hosting rohe for the hugely anticipated, biennial Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival which will be held from 22 – 25 February 2023 at Ngā Ana Wai (Eden Park). This is the first time the University has been…

Radical change is needed to address fundamental shortcomings in Aotearoa’s constitutional structure and to realise Māori rights and aspirations, says legal academic Dr Claire Charters (Ngāti Whakaue, Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi, Tainui).However,…

The Pacific Mental Health Surveys project is funded by the Polynesian Health Corridors programme established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in conjunction with the Ministry of Health. The National Institute for Health…

In New Zealand and across the globe, we are growing older. The next decades will see a high proportion of older adults become frail and the issues that come with frailty, falling, delirium and disability will add to the pressure on…

As the drive towards sustainable transport speeds up, University of Auckland students are investigating ways to make shared paths safer for electric scooter riders and pedestrians.E-scooter riders can pose a serious risk to themselves and…