Health

Should NZ mirror Australia's new vape law?

A world-leading law banning the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies has passed in Australia - a bold move that New Zealand should emulate to protect its youth... Read More

Directory for those supporting neurodiversity

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink... Read More

Dry July: Giving Kiwis every chance in their fight

Dry July 2024 begins in just one week, with funds raised to be used to support Kiwis affected by cancer. 'It's cancer.” Those life-changing words stop... Read More

Police target anti-social road users this weekend

Police will be out in force around the country to target gatherings of anti-social road users this weekend, and warn car enthusiasts - behave, or face prosecution. The... Read More

Rescue helicopter saves injured cyclist

A quick response from the Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has saved an injured cyclist on a remote trail in the central North Island. 'I am so grateful... Read More

40kg down: New cop’s journey to fitness

Three years ago he struggled to run 400m. But a goal of joining the police force prompted Constable Marshall to get fit enough to run a 10km race - and he lost... Read More

"Heartbreaking" reality of Mount’s air quality

It was 'really heartbreaking” for Joel Ngatuere to hear that the reason one of the kuia living at Whareroa Marae was sick was because of where she lived. This... Read More

Mixed reactions to cancer drug promise

Some cancer patients say the government's treatment pledge comes too late - while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will... Read More

Specialist shortage: Patients sent out of region

Some Waikato emergency patients are being sent to other hospitals because of a shortage of a specialist type of radiologist in the region. Interventional... Read More

Struggling with low pay and customer abuse

Low pay, understaffing and customer abuse are causing major concern across the grocery industry, according to a survey of more than 1500 supermarket and grocery... Read More

Exercise proves a powerful mental health tool

As we observe World Men's Mental Health Month this June, the spotlight turns to the mental wellbeing of men in New Zealand. National statistics reveal that... Read More

St John launches $4M public appeal

Hato Hone St John is seeking public support as it launches its annual fundraising appeal -Light the Way. The organisation aims to raise $4 million this month... Read More