04:00pm Wed 11 Dec, 2024
The Ministry of Health is this week marking the 20th anniversary of the ground-breaking Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act (2003) coming into force. The... Read More
08:00am Wed 11 Dec, 2024
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora can reassure the public that plans and mitigations are in place to manage the rolling strikes by New Zealand Nurses Organisation... Read More
07:00am Wed 11 Dec, 2024
Jessica Stewart has always been drawn to helping people, but this year has taken on a role that takes it to the next level. Stewart is now one of three... Read More
11:45am Tue 10 Dec, 2024
The budget for Rotorua's new mental health inpatient facility has increased by $17 million, with the completion of the project further delayed. The new... Read More
11:15am Tue 10 Dec, 2024
With summer here and the holiday break now on our doorstep, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders to be aware of the healthcare options... Read More
10:45am Tue 10 Dec, 2024
Paige Suisted has less than 18 months to live, but no one would be able to tell from her smile and energy. The 26-year-old Hamilton resident was diagnosed... Read More
08:00pm Mon 09 Dec, 2024
New Zealand's most vulnerable populations have been given a lifeline with funding approved for medicine that can prevent serious illness and save lives. Pharmac... Read More
04:00pm Sun 08 Dec, 2024
Fluoride-free water could be available for Tauranga residents willing to travel outside the city to access it. The Tauranga City Council has had conversations... Read More
10:00am Sun 08 Dec, 2024
Whether it's a $10 budget sunscreen or $50 high-end lotion, knowing which offers the best protection can be tricky with all the words and labels, but a Consumer... Read More
04:00pm Sat 07 Dec, 2024
A local expert fears that Tauranga's most at-risk families will suffer from the closure of Parents Centre Aotearoa Trust creating uncertainty around the future... Read More
09:00am Sat 07 Dec, 2024
A thrilling new race format has come to Tauranga for locals to try out and see how long they can last. Held at McLaren Falls Park on December 14, Rockys Backyard... Read More
08:00pm Fri 06 Dec, 2024
A breast cancer drug - which keeps the disease stable for up to four times longer than the previous treatment - will be publicly funded from next month, along... Read More