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App makes playground selection a walk in the park

Just in time for the school holidays, a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academic has released a web app to help take the guesswork out of a trip to the playground.

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Record number of PhD scholarships for Māori Cancer Researcher Awards

Five researchers from across the motu are receiving funding for research to improve cancer outcomes for whānau Māori.

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Cancer Society reaction to Government’s bowel screening announcement

The Government has today (6 March) agreed to lower the starting age for the National Bowel Screening Programme, starting with a ‘first step’ to lower the age to 58 in two regions from October this year.

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Research into ovarian cancer detection gets a funding boost

Two projects investigating biomarkers for detection of ovarian cancer are among the latest research given a funding boost from the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

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UVR a hidden hazard for outdoor workers, says Cancer Society

When it comes to safety on the job site, there are many hazards to be aware of, some of them not immediately obvious, says the Cancer Society of New Zealand.