Health

Ink for impact: Mental health event in Tauranga

Warning: This story includes references to suicide and mental health and may be distressing. A small, family-run Tauranga tattoo studio is hosting a fundraiser... Read More

Disabled woman denied funds for wheelchair repair

Tauranga woman Jodie Thorne uses a wheelchair due to having a degenerative muscle disorder, which severely limits her mobility. Her motorised, off-road wheelchair... Read More

Menopause event to empower, educate and uplift

A Tauranga woman who was 'hit like a tonne of bricks” when she first experienced menopause symptoms is hosting an event to empower, educate and uplift... Read More

Nurses Organisation members vote to strike again

About 1700 New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) members from Tauranga and 800 from Rotorua have voted for further strike action next month after failing... Read More

New Western BoP online mental health referral

Accessing free mental health and wellbeing support just got easier for Bay of Plenty residents, with the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation launching... Read More

Toxic shellfish found in BoP, warning issued

Unsafe levels of a deadly biotoxin have been found in Bay of Plenty shellfish. New Zealand Food Safety has issued a public health warning advising people... Read More

Gym injuries cost ACC $63m as cases soar

Gym and fitness training has overtaken rugby union as the leading cause of sport and recreation injuries in Aotearoa, according to ACC data. In 2024, more... Read More

Appeal aims to tackles period poverty in sport

While major strides have been made to elevate and invest in women's sport, one basic barrier - access to period products -continues to sideline emerging stars,... Read More

$21m Tauranga Hospital upgrade completed

A $21 million upgrade of Tauranga Hospital's urgent care units is complete - almost four years after being funded. Health Minister Simeon Brown officially... Read More

Patient claims surgeon upsold unnecessary surgery

A woman says her nose was 'overserviced” by a surgeon who convinced her to undergo additional surgery she didn't need or want. Her nostril collapsed... Read More

Rise in pet accidental ingestion cases

Accidental ingestion is one of the leading causes of emergency vet visits for pets, with common household items, toxic foods and even toys posing significant... Read More

Talk on how to ease anxiety in all ages

A Tauranga health practice is hosting a free event this month for anyone who finds themselves feeling wired, worried or worn-out and unsure where to turn for... Read More