Health

20 years of Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act

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

Health NZ prepared for rolling strikes by nurses

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

Tauranga foodbank faces record demand

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

Rotorua Hospital mental health rebuild now $17m

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

Healthcare services available across this summer

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

Woman share terminal brain cancer journey

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

Newly-funded drugs a lifeline for babies

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

Tauranga city: fluoride-free water tap at border?

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

Are all sunscreens created equal?

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

Fears for families if free parenting classes lost

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

Backyard Ultra: Tauranga's new running event

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

Pharmac funds new treatments

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