Underpaid, understaffed and underappreciated - that's how paramedics describe New Zealand's "dysfunctional" ambulance service. A former St John paramedic... Read More

New Zealand's drug early warning system is celebrating four years of reducing harm from dangerous drugs. Since its public launch on June 26, 2020, more than... Read More

Siouxsie Wiles says the abuse and harassment she gets from the public has not stopped, despite the Covid-19 response being largely consigned to history. And... Read More

You only get 15 minutes at the GP, so how do you make the most of it? Write a list, save up your ailments, do a quick Google beforehand? Sunday Morning spoke... Read More

In five days, Bay of Plenty mother Pam Coburn will travel to Germany to get surgery she is in 'desperate” need of. Unable to eat or drink, the 40-year-old's... Read More

There have been 2772 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 31 further deaths attributed to the virus. That is an decrease... Read More

Manaaki Tāngata Victim Support is here 24/7 for people directly affected by crime, suicide and traumatic events, including their whānau and witnesses. 'Manaaki... Read More

More than 40 per cent of New Zealand women have problems with incontinence, according to new research. Otago University Professor Jean Hay-Smith, co-author... Read More

If you're passing the Harbour Bridge today after 6pm, you might notice the green and gold lighting design. International Paramedics Day, launched in 2022,... Read More

Māori health providers are 'holding tight to each other”'after the Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority came to an abrupt end after two years of... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting AB World Foods Pty Limited in its recall of Al'Fez branded tahini due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Products... Read More

In an event that promises to be both entertaining and meaningful, a special fundraiser will be held providing an opportunity for the Mercury Bay community to... Read More