The University of Otago, Wellington has been granted record funding for health research programmes and projects for the next three to five years by the Health Research Council. The Council is the main funder of health research in New Zealand.

National efforts to combat AIDS, particularly by preventing mother-to-child transmission, are showing positive results, but many HIV and AIDS affected children still struggle to have their basic needs met, according to a report launched today by four United Nations agencies.

The passing of the Sentencing (Offender Levy) Act is historic say Candor, as no prior legislation has enforcibly reduced the trauma crime victims inherit.

End Rape Culture NOW! Campaign has declared Monday 19th October a national day of action against ACC's planned cuts to counseling for sexual abuse survivors.