More than NZ$1.3 million has been awarded by the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR, Singapore) to support research into metabolic disease through a joint research initiative.

Wellington, Sept 8 NZPA - Exports have long known lack of iodine can retard children's mental development, but thought this and other effects only kicked in with moderate to severe deficiencies.

Manaia Health, the PHO covering the Whangarei district, announces $5 after hours and weekend care for all children under six - down from $15.