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#TRANSITZONE: Pandemic primer podcast-FAQ with Epidemiologist, Prof. John Potter12 July 2021
Update on Long-Covid15 June 2021
NZ-based companies profit from sugary drink exports to Pacific27 May 2021
CPHR congratulates Dame Cindy Kiro on her upcoming Governor General's appointment!24 May 2021
Type 2 diabetes: 'A tidal wave that will devastate the NZ health system'2 May 2021
Researchers pinpoint who is most at risk in floods and other disasters26 April 2021
Hopes for self-testing to improve cervical screening access for wāhine Māori23 April 2021
Type-2 Diabetes could hit quarter of NZ's Pacific population25 March 2021
Variants and Vaccines22 February 2021
Professor Jeroen Douwes of Research Centre for Hauora and Health has been named the individual winner of this year’s Massey University Research Medal13 January 2021
Healthier Lives grant to research prevention programme for diabetes11 December 2020
Pandemic, Pasifika health and asthma research among Massey's successes13 November 2020
In the green: could local plant diversity be the key to understanding childhood allergies and asthma?12 November 2020
Massey awarded three prestigious Fellowships from Health Research Council5 November 2020
Congratulations to Dr Collin Brooks on receiving the Sir Charles Hercus Fellowship!29 October 2020
The response to the pandemic in NZ, Australia & around the world28 October 2020
Congratulations to our consultant statistician, Professor Steve Haslett, on being part of the World Food Programme that won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize! Wonderful work!16 October 2020
Covid 19 coronavirus: John Potter - Bad news for 'long-Covid' survivors28 September 2020
The long-term health burden of COVID-19: further justification for NZ’s elimination strategy24 September 2020
Rangatahi to benefit from Massey health wellness programme18 September 2020
What is a pandemic and are we are actually in a "second wave"?21 August 2020
"What is a virus?" Some of the answers are surprising. And intriguing. This sub-microscopic "entity" has upset the entire world.10 August 2020
Congratulations to Dr Riz Firestone on her appointment as a Science Advisory Panel member to the National Sciences Challenge I E Tipu e Rea6 August 2020
Upgrades to Healthspace will benefit decision-makers in health sector3 August 2020
Health researchers secure HRC funding for asthma among Pacific children15 July 2020
Eliminate the pandemic virus causing COVID-19 or risk an animal reservoir1 July 2020
Renewed calls for Roundup ban in NZ after Bayer settles billion-dollar cancer lawsuits28 June 2020
Science-informed policy: considerations in support of judicious, circumspect changes to Aotearoa/NZ alert levels during the COVID-19 pandemic18 April 2020
CPHR staff are now working from home and contactable by email24 March 2020
Congratulations to the EHI Team on their 10 year anniversary!12 March 2020
NZ lead contamination down 90 per cent in 36 years10 February 2020
EPA should limit or ban popular weedkiller, expert says2 October 2019
Hospitals should start cutting out meat from their menus20 August 2019
Public lecture will explore 60 years in occupational medicine6 August 2019
New study will examine trends in the incidence of gonorrhoea diagnoses5 August 2019
CPHR researcher Andrea ‘t Mannetje was interviewed on the link of pesticides and cancer risk for episode 4 of 'How Not to Get Cancer'. Did you miss it? Watch it OnDemand23 July 2019
$1.2m funding for allergy and asthma prevention research26 June 2019
Rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults24 June 2019
Two-thirds of women want to test themselves for HPV, study finds21 June 2019
More awareness needed about lead exposure from firearms, researchers say11 June 2019
Congratulations to Dr Sam Keer on having his PhD conferred recently7 June 2019
Congratulations to Dr Naomi Brewer on her appointment to the Board of Trustees of Cancer Research Trust NZ22 May 2019
Professor Douwes awarded College of Health Research Award14 May 2019
Congratulations to Dr Riz Firestone on her appointment to the National Lottery Research Committee10 May 2019
Rose Mwipiko-Winner of the 2019 NZ Esri Young Scholar Award!7 May 2019
Massey professor named Senior New Zealander of the Year18 February 2019
Public health researcher in top 1 per cent of cited scientists - Massey University16 January 2019
Trees For Health6 December 2018
Huge congratulations to Professor John Potter!6 December 2018
Reducing disease risk3 October 2018
Young kiwis waiting to get STI treatment.31 August 2018
Calls for improved sexual education with many young Kiwis delaying STI checks31 August 2018
Ministry of Health renews contract for EHI programme23 August 2018
NZ should ban Roundup weed killer - expert13 August 2018
Researchers probing link between 'nature time' and adverse health conditions in kids11 August 2018
Professor Douwes appointed to EPA Board26 July 2018
Report on chemicals in New Zealanders' blood8 July 2018
New Zealanders’ exposure to environmental chemicals19 June 2018
Collision repair study paints worrying picture15 June 2018
Māori at greater risk of harmful occupational exposures than non-Māori21 May 2018
Asthma less likely if children are out in nature - study8 May 2018
Plant power protects young asthmatics7 May 2018
John Potter 'There are no super foods'6 May 2018
New book analyses diet and its impact on disease5 April 2018
PAWS – hazard response for people and animals5 April 2018
Experts slam report clearing weedkiller with links to cancer24 March 2018
Scientists call on EPA to ban herbicide23 March 2018
EPA rebuts scientists' call for herbicide ban23 March 2018
On taxing sugar-sweetened beverages as a public-health measure8 March 2018
Launch of new online health data website - healthspace30 January 2018
Opinion: Data deluge needs human analytical filter12 January 2018
Controlling cancer in the Pacific15 November 2017
Expert calls for Roundup to be banned31 October 2017
More funding for long-term health conditions research31 August 2017
Response to EPA's stance on hazardous substances3 August 2017
Questioning a recently released report on EPA's processes regarding glyphosate31 July 2017
Big win for practical research14 July 2017
Health researchers secure more than $6M in HRC funding15 June 2017
Identifying gaps in the care of Māori cancer patients1 June 2017
Should we give up eating red meat?15 May 2017
Our Perfumed World: The Battle for Breath in The Listener4 March 2017
Tauranga port gas doubles risk of deadly disease, research finds14 February 2017
It may not be a boy when dad’s been exposed to dioxin29 September 2016
Empowering Pasifika youth23 June 2016
$4.4m for Massey health research14 June 2016
Researchers say Māori getting a raw deal5 May 2016
NZ health system ignores Māori tikanga - study5 May 2016
Farms cut supplies as tighter rules around raw milk kick in27 March 2016
Breathe easier27 February 2016
Lead poisoning in children associated with lead-based paint3 February 2016
Pacific health issues under the spotlight1 February 2016
Is community water fluoridation cost effective?12 January 2016
Pasifika palliative care research awarded grant8 December 2015
CPHR Professor appointed as Chief Science Advisor to the Ministry of Health4 December 2015
Pasifika Health Seminar Summary 11 Nov 201519 November 2015
Cancer research on spraying of farm chemicals10 November 2015
Pasifika health seminar highlights trio of issues5 November 2015
Health experts aim to bring "forgotten" Pacific to world attention5 November 2015
Environmental health grant awarded28 October 2015
Health expert calls for immediate action on Māori cancer rates20 October 2015
Reducing cancer inequalities in Māori a priority20 October 2015
Alarm at high level of silica in rebuild18 July 2015
$4m in funding for Massey health researchers15 June 2015
Karen Page discusses HPV Vaccination Study15 April 2015
Rise in girls opting for HPV vaccination27 March 2015
Cyclone Pam aid efforts should keep future disasters in mind19 March 2015
Mobile phone harm study finds falling brain cancer in NZ26 February 2015
How to reduce obesity among Pacific youth10 February 2015
Riz to the Rescue14 December 2014
Obesity researcher awarded inaugural Pacific health award20 November 2014
Work stress can cause first-time adult asthma3 October 2014
Stress at work increases risk of developing asthma, according to major new research23 September 2014
Researchers Shed Light on Asthma's Mysteries22 September 2014
Families who drink raw milk wanted for study into health benefits30 July 2014
Funding puts asthma anomaly under scrutiny29 July 2014
Can your pet give you an antiobiotic-resistant disease?9 June 2014
Pesticides and neuropsychological effects on farmers and children3 June 2014
Concrete dust big threat to rebuild workers28 May 2014
Raw milk's claimed health benefits put to the test3 January 2014
Cancer warning for shift workers29 November 2013
Why are so many workers dying or getting sick on the job?27 November 2013
NZ toxic contaminant levels halved-study shows21 November 2013
Workplace cancer risks revealed7 November 2013
Massey study exposes workplace cancer risks11 September 2013
Workplace cancers study leads occupational disease research10 September 2013
Study into raw milk benefits for asthma sufferers10 September 2013
Study identifies dermatitis risk for cleaners15 August 2013
Study shows links between dust and breast milk13 August 2013
Pesticide studies lead awards of research grants6 June 2013
$1.2 million to health research31 May 2013
Could it happen here?1 April 2013
Investigating the Big 'C' and Other Diseases1 February 2013
The Pasifika Way30 January 2013
Raw milk health risks under review5 January 2013
Lifetime's experience1 January 2013
Cancer researcher honoured with international award15 November 2012
$1.5 million for environmental health project2 October 2012
Study to investigate mobile phone and child cancer link7 June 2012
$3.8m for Massey health research7 June 2012
Workplace link likley to neurological diseases3 April 2012
Motor neurone disease in the study spotlight22 August 2011
Links between livestock farms and adult blood cancer3 August 2011
Understanding occupational risks to health and wellbeing1 August 2011
Scholarship named after acclaimed health researcher16 December 2010
Minister launches Asian health programme7 December 2010
Online health research tool launched12 October 2010
$5.2m deal with World Bank for biosecurity training16 July 2010
Lifetime achievement award for health researcher16 June 2010
Media stereotyping of Māori needs to change26 April 2010
Sector leaders help launch public health school25 March 2010
Research puts workplace illness under surveillance27 October 2009
Female farm workers at highest risk of leukaemia15 June 2009
$1.2 million for Māori cancer care and cervical cancer research10 June 2009
Asthma symptoms still more common among Māori5 June 2009
Grants for public health research scientists10 February 2009
More research needed to tackle occupational health18 November 2008
Questions of life and death1 November 2008
New post for public health director22 October 2008
Pregnant women sought for study of childhood diseases8 September 2008
Farm kids breathe easier1 September 2008
Artwork celebrates life-saving asthma research1 September 2008
Blood sugar levels might be new measure of health21 July 2008
Researchers to tackle key health issues5 June 2008
Timber workers study links cancer, respiratory disease to occupational PCP exposure30 April 2008
Department of Labour publishes study on dioxin exposure among timber workers30 April 2008
New evidence of occupational cancers: fruit and veg growers, hairdressers among those at risk3 February 2008
Academics named in New Zealander of the Year Awards12 December 2007
Health researchers target diabetes1 October 2007
Massey celebrates world-class research24 September 2007
Massey University Research Medals 200724 September 2007
2007 Technicians Awards24 September 2007
2007 Outstanding Research Team24 September 2007
Asthma prevalence may be in decline7 September 2007
Excellence recognised at Parliament11 July 2007
Cancer research wins US funding24 April 2007
New appointment advances Pacific cancer research15 December 2006
Study seeks pregnant women to test asthma theory12 October 2006
2006 Research medal winners announced25 September 2006
Celebrating a bright future for Massey research22 September 2006
Fellowship for Pacific health researcher30 June 2006
Good news for cats and carpets29 May 2006
Workplace injuries top $20 billion a year8 May 2006
Sales jobs linked to bladder cancer risk30 April 2006
Controversial story has lessons for drug safety19 March 2006
New Zealand study investigates causes of breast cancer23 December 2005
Occupational disease monitoring falls short24 November 2005
Royal Society elects 10 scientists to prestigious science academy16 November 2005
Pearce elected as Epidemiology President6 September 2005
Dioxin meeting draws world experts24 August 2005
New qualifications in Public Health1 March 2005
Health research deal signed13 December 2004
Workers exposed to dioxin have higher cancer rates19 October 2004
Child health research findings launched8 October 2004
Gala dinner celebrates research and teaching excellence8 October 2004
PCP exposure1 October 2004
Cancer risk for meatworkers1 October 2004
Paracetemol or antibiotic use early in life may increase the subsequent risk of asthma1 October 2004
Early career1 October 2004
Breathless1 October 2004
Paracetamol or antibiotic use early in life may increase the subsequent risk of asthma16 September 2004
Researching the health of former timber workers10 September 2004
Aiming to overcome allergies and asthma1 September 2004
Massey 2004 Research Medals30 August 2004
New appointment advances cancer research27 August 2004
HRC funds allergy research21 June 2004
CPHR leads Pacific cancer programme7 June 2004
Research finds link between meat workers and cancer30 May 2004
Scientist awarded rare honour15 May 2004
The effect of policy on health5 April 2004
Increase in asthma could be linked to loss of rural lifestyle5 April 2004
What causes driver fatigue?22 March 2004
Cuddling cows may combat asthma23 February 2004
Asthma under the microscope9 February 2004
Research focus in 20049 February 2004
Pasifika links strengthened15 December 2003
DSc recognises outstanding contribution20 October 2003
Examining occupational ill health6 October 2003
Ages and stages in Māori health15 September 2003
Cindy Kiro new Children’s Commissioner25 August 2003
Fighting cancer in the Pacific19 August 2003
Cancer researchers join Centre11 August 2003
New Masters in Public Health approved28 July 2003
New roles for Pearce and Gander14 July 2003
Academy of Māori research launched30 June 2003
King launches Research School of Public Health1 May 2003
Research School of Public Health - Chris Cunningham14 April 2003
Research School of Public Health - Sally Casswell14 April 2003
Research School of Public Health - Philippa Gander14 April 2003
Research School of Public Health - Neil Pearce14 April 2003
Study tracks workplace cancers24 March 2003
The public health dream team11 February 2003
Another link in a network of excellence1 November 2002
Work-related injury targeted1 September 2002
Research breakthrough on causes of asthma22 July 2002
Cat can protect against asthma15 July 2002
New discoveries in asthma research1 July 2002
Disease researchers taking hunt for clues down on to the farm4 June 2002
Firms slow to cut risks2 June 2002
$1.25m for health research1 May 2002
Growing gap in life expectancy1 April 2002
Disease is a greater workplace threat than safety1 April 2002
Māori asthma still worst1 March 2002
Challenging and changing the culture of nursing1 February 2002
Social class inequalities in death rates1 December 2001
Saving lives1 November 2001
School of Māori Studies begins new development phase in Capital1 October 2001
Asthma in Pacific to be studied1 September 2001
Symposium to be annual event1 August 2001
Teen pregnancy myths abound1 July 2001
$1.2 million for Public Health Research Centre1 May 2001
Agent Orange lessons relevant to NZ dioxin difficulties1 April 2001
Hairdressers' hacking coughs not linked to work1 February 2001
Cancer in meatworkers29 January 2001
Cancer study focuses on meatworkers18 December 2000
Fellowships jumpstart Public Health Research Unit1 December 2000
Health risks for welders1 December 2000
Public Health Research Centre1 October 2000
