Health

About 2500 Tauranga and Rotorua nurses to strike

About 1700 New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union members from Tauranga and 800 from Rotorua are among the 37,000 set to strike nationwide this week. The... Read More

Jetski enthusiasts race for men's mental health

The organiser of an endurance jetski event says he hopes the cause will help men open up about their mental health. The Therap-Ski jetski endurance group... Read More

Health school students' creativity on show

A vibrant and imaginative new exhibition at The Incubator Gallery is turning heads - and chairs. All About the Chair, which opened with an enthusiastic crowd... Read More

Aquatic centre fun for those who dress in blue

A Bay of Plenty-based water safety organisation is keen to get the 'aquatic survival starts with you” message across today, July 25, with a fun, blue-themed... Read More

Rare disorder derails BoP footballer’s US dreams

Just three years ago, Whakatāne's Rachel Weatherly was thriving on a football scholarship in the United States. Today, at 23, she's battling a complex and... Read More

Eat Well for Less: How to cut grocery costs

It's no secret that grocery bill prices are soaring, and New Zealanders are struggling to keep up with the cost of living. But according to Eat Well for Less... Read More

Rise in dangerous drug substitutes alarms experts

Latest drug checking data shows 91% of substances matched expectations — but risky substitutes and toxic additives are still being found. KnowYourStuffNZ... Read More

Man dies after brain inflammation misdiagnosis

A man died from inflammation of his brain and spinal cord after being misdiagnosed with concussion and mental health issues. The Health and Disability Commissioner... Read More

AA survey reveals risky driving fatigue trends

Drivers are being urged to pay attention to the signs of fatigue while behind the wheel. People driving while tired officially played a part in nearly one... Read More

Man dies after delayed skin cancer diagnosis

A man died after a terminal skin cancer diagnosis was delayed due to a scalp lesion being missed during a scan. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner... Read More

Duo’s big walk to better equip The Hub

If someone suggested walking the 250km from Auckland to Te Puke - a fair question would be, why? The Hub Te Puke general manager Scott Nicholson and chairman... Read More

Doctors alarmed by whooping cough surge

A surge in Bay of Plenty whooping cough cases among babies and small children is causing concern among health professionals. A national whooping cough, or... Read More