Health

The woman whose dog detected her cancer

In the lead-up to Sheila Hailstone's cancer diagnosis, months before she even noticed a breast lump herself, her dog, Plum had been behaving 'out of character”. One... Read More

Food safety for this summer

New Zealand Food Safety is sharing some simple food safety tips for Kiwis to follow as they enjoy good food with whānau and friends over summer. "We know... Read More

A young boy's fight to stay alive

Most boys Te Waarakihi Felise Hooper's age want toys, games and lollies for their birthdays - but the Rotorua boy is likely to be happy with just one thing... Read More

ACC pays $16.5m for Bay of Plenty claims

More than $10 million has been spent helping people injured in road cycling and mountain biking in the Bay of Plenty recover in 10 months in 2024, Accident Compensation... Read More

New qualification to improve diabetes care

A new footcare assistant qualification launching in 2025 aims to address podiatry shortages and improve diabetes care, particularly in underserved rural and... Read More

Health experts slam govt vaping quit plan

The government's plan to offer vaping starter kits through stop-smoking services is facing criticism from health experts concerned about potential long-term... Read More

Govt funding expands pharmac medicine access

Pharmac's achievements as historic funding enable access to new, life-saving medicines for New Zealanders, Associate Health Minister David Seymour said. Pharmac,... Read More

Experts debunk common myths about alcohol

Alcohol doesn't come with an instruction manual, so our guidance usually comes from things we've learnt from family, friends or experiences. To make things... Read More

More Support for Smokers Trying to Quit in 2025

Starting in the New Year, New Zealanders looking to quit smoking will have access to new resources, including vaping starter kits, announced Associate Health... Read More

Pāpāmoa widower volunteers for Heart Foundation

After Pāpāmoa widower Gordon Cadman lost his wife of 44 years to a heart attack, he learned he could help others who had been through a similar 'traumatic”... Read More

How to have a fit summer with trainer Levi

It's the busy, silly social season, but Anytime Fitness personal trainer Levi Quitta emphasises balancing 'me time” with 'we time” during the summer... Read More

Men breaking barriers in suicide grief support

Men are often unwilling and unable to express their emotions after the self-inflicted death of their friends and can become isolated quickly, Tauranga-based... Read More