Health

Surf lifesaving regionals set to make waves

Mount Maunganui will host the Eastern Regional Championships, New Zealand's second-largest lifesaving carnival this weekend. Surf lifesaving clubs from around... Read More

Waka ama veteran: "I go out there to win"

Mount Maunganui's Mike Hickson has brought back gold and silver from the Waka Ama NZ sprint nationals. Hickson has competed in the sprint nationals for 32... Read More

Safety concerns: inflatable lifejacket recall

New Zealand lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco is proactively recalling a specific model of their popular Inflatable Lifejacket. Customers with manual 170N... Read More

GP concerned about government-funded vaping kits

A group representing general practitioners is concerned by officials' decision to fund vaping kits due to the associated health risks. The government... Read More

Lab workers strike for equal wages

Medical laboratory workers have voted to walk off the job, nationwide, for 24 hours on February 5 and a further 24 hours on February 7. Lab workers from Tauranga,... Read More

Rāhui enacted for jetskier missing in Lake Taupō

Local Māori have placed a rāhui on part of Lake Taupō following the suspected drowning of a jetskier on Sunday. Taupō Police Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone... Read More

Union considering stab-proof vests for nurses

A nurse was hospitalised after being stabbed during an after-hours callout in Ngongotahā. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is considering stab-proof vests... Read More

Study offers hope for osteoporosis prevention

A widely available drug could stave off the effects of osteoporosis when given preventively, a new study finds. A drug that is widely used to slow down bone-loss... Read More

Roadside support for mental health

With summertime bringing a range of emotions - especially for those facing mental health issues and loneliness - finding someone to speak to can be tricky. But... Read More

Is it safe to swim here?

With school holidays in full swing, water quality scientists are advising parents, grandparents, holiday programme staff, and other caregivers to check the latest... Read More

Rotorua’s QE Health Gym receives $20k grant

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded a $20,000 grant to QE Health Gym in Rotorua to upgrade their rehabilitation training machines and gym equipment. QE... Read More

Infant death sparks whooping cough epidemic

An infant death from whooping cough has highlighted the urgent need for vaccination against the disease, especially for pregnant women and vulnerable infants. New... Read More