Health

Terminator fundraiser for ambulance service

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

Mental health and addiction targets welcomed

The announcement of targets to address wait times and workforce pressures across the mental health and addiction system has been welcomed by the Mental Health... Read More

Covid sick leave for health workers set to go

Health New Zealand is scrapping Covid-19 sick leave for health workers from next week, despite the recent spike in cases and deaths. From July 14, doctors,... Read More

Kiwi genetic technologies in food production

New Zealanders are cautiously open to the use of genetic technologies in the country's food production systems, according to new research. More than a third... Read More

Hit-and-run victim to run across Australia and US

An ultra-runner - and hit-and-run survivor - is believed to be the first Kiwi to run across Australia and America. Nick Ashill has just completed an almost... Read More

Health and wellbeing program for BOP youth

A programme aimed at equipping youth with the tools to care for their mental and physical wellbeing is returning to schools for Term 3. The Zespri Young and... Read More

Brain cancer diagnosis throws teacher in limbo

Maia Hendrix is playing a waiting game after a regimen of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for her brain cancer. The Bay of Plenty woman has been diagnosed with... Read More

Survey highlights impact of eczema in NZ

New Zealanders with eczema are caught in a relentless pursuit of relief from the life restricting physical symptoms, leading to frustration and a diminished... Read More

Morinaga baby biscuits recalled due to animal poo

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club in their recall of imported Morinaga brand Manna Bolo baby biscuits because the... Read More

Youth wellbeing focus more urgent than ever

More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health - Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment - has been released and shows... Read More

Woman dies of liver cancer after diagnosis delayed

A woman at high-risk of liver cancer has died of the disease after slipping through a crack in the health system. Deputy health and disability commissioner... Read More

Covid helpline closes as virus approach changes

Healthline's doctor services and specific Covid-19 helpline have come to an end. Both were set up by the Ministry of Health as part of the country's... Read More