11:00am Thu 08 Jan, 2026
Rotorua detective Sarah Bishop is used to pushing herself to her limits. It's just part and parcel of 29 years in the police, including being one of the country's... Read More
09:10am Thu 08 Jan, 2026
Recent data from pet insurance claims reveals a clear seasonal trend: certain ailments and accidents spike with summer in full swing. By knowing what to watch... Read More
07:00am Tue 06 Jan, 2026
Many people have never come across the term aphasia - and if they have their most likely point of reference is actor Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with the... Read More
06:00pm Mon 05 Jan, 2026
The blood service is on track to start accepting donations from men who have sex with men by the middle of 2026. It has been almost two years since NZ Blood... Read More
07:00am Sat 03 Jan, 2026
Health New Zealand says the breach of the ManageMyHealth app, used widely by GPs to organise patient data, has not affected its systems. The country's largest... Read More
02:00pm Wed 31 Dec, 2025
A Tauranga veterinarian is already lining up her fourth volunteering mission to Tonga after leading a team that helped hundreds of animals receive essential... Read More
06:00pm Tue 30 Dec, 2025
Pāpāmoa man Ray Le Prou has twice been diagnosed with skin cancer. The 72-year-old said he had worked outside 'all my life” and had been getting yearly... Read More
06:00am Sun 28 Dec, 2025
A warning has been issued after multiple people have been hospitalised after using synthetic drugs. High Alert, a drug watchdog, said the cases had been linked... Read More
06:00pm Wed 24 Dec, 2025
'I don't want to be stuck in a box,” says a Tauranga woman suffering from a hereditary muscular disorder. 'Stuck in a box” is 47‑year‑old... Read More
11:00am Wed 24 Dec, 2025
Hato Hone St John is urging Bay of Plenty residents to prioritise safety and show kindness to emergency responders, as crews prepare for what is expected to... Read More
06:00pm Tue 23 Dec, 2025
As the weather heats up and fridges start filling with ham, salads and party platters, Love Food Hate Waste NZ is urging Kiwis to 'summer-proof” their... Read More
06:30am Tue 23 Dec, 2025
The Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year. Longer days, warmer weather and an influx of visitors... Read More