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Prostate cancer survival rates in New Zealand grim

In the News  |  Published: 08 May 201528 March 2016

New Zealand men with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer need new treatment guidelines to ensure improved, more consistent and more equitable […]

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Fiordland a hotspot for carbon burial – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 06 May 201528 March 2016

New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland punches above its weight when it comes to storing organic carbon, according to a new analysis […]

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Sorting antiques from modern shams – Stuff.co.nz

In the News  |  Published: 20 April 201528 March 2016

Nikki Macdonald reports in Stuff.co.nz how the radiocarbon dating lab in Lower Hutt gave the 26000 Vodka brand its name, confirmed […]

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Redesigned nets let small fish escape – Māori TV and 3 News

In the News  |  Published: 08 April 201528 March 2016

Two different research-based approaches to boost New Zealand’s fishing sustainability have recently been covered in the media, both of which […]

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Mouth cancer in NZ men aged 40 plus – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 April 201528 March 2016

In a study published earlier this week, University of Auckland scientists revealed a “rapid rise” in diagnoses for oropharyngeal cancer […]

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No link found between brain cancer and mobile use

In the News  |  Published: 26 February 201528 March 2016

Despite a dramatic increase in the use of mobile phones, there hasn’t been a matching rise in the incidence of […]

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Kiwi scientists discover how Earth’s plates move

In the News  |  Published: 05 February 201528 March 2016

New Zealand researchers have developed the clearest picture yet of what happens at the base of tectonic plates and how […]

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‘Fishy’ labels for fish oil supplements

In the News  |  Published: 22 January 201523 January 2015

Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]

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UPDATED: Fish oil capsules fall short on quality, freshness – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 January 201528 March 2016

Most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand contain less omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new […]

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NZ research lights up e-cigarettes as quitting aid

In the News  |  Published: 18 December 201418 December 2014

Scientists from the University of Auckland have just completed a study indicating that e-cigarettes may help smokers kick the habit. […]

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