22:44:15 Wednesday 16 April 2025

Health

Rotorua's air quality improves with burner checks

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is hoping for clearer skies in Rotorua this winter as it prepares to carry out annual wood burner checks across the city. Historically,... Read More

Baby dies from cot malfunction

The failure of a cot's structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby's tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress... Read More

Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise

A doctor at the centre of an investigation involving workplace sex allegations denies any intimate activity took place there and says the prosecution has... Read More

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident

The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help... Read More

Concussion in community sport continues to rise

It has been a year since ACC launched the National Concussion Guidelines for community sport. Over this time, there has been an increase in sports-related... Read More

College boys highlight mens' mental health in film

Men's mental health is in the spotlight as Tauranga Boys' College screens a documentary to shed light on one of the commonly faced issues by students at... Read More

Taupō Ironman generates $23m visitor spending

The world championship edition of an iconic Taupō event that has now been put on hold generated millions in visitor spending in December. Taupō District... Read More

Saving Grace: Child trafficked and enslaved in NZ

Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the... Read More

Failed contraceptive insert, patient gets pregnant

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device. The person had a fear of becoming... Read More

New insulin medicine to benefit 13,000 people

Pharmac will fund a new type of insulin for people with diabetes, branded as Ryzodeg, from May 1 2025. Pharmac's Director Pharmaceuticals, Geraldine MacGibbon,... Read More

Why Harriet will walk 100km in 30 days

You can tell instantly when you speak with her. Tauranga's Harriet Steele does not like a fuss. So when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2023... Read More

School holiday: Measles and mozzie travel warning

Crossing the ditch for the school holidays? Or perhaps heading to the Pacific for some sunshine? Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders... Read More