Health

Virus eradicated, controls lifted at poultry farm

Movement controls have been lifted from Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago, after the successful eradication of H7N6 strain of high pathogenic avian... Read More

Amputated: Claymark commits to safety upgrades

A Rotorua factory worker says his life changed forever after two fingers were amputated in a workplace accident. WorkSafe said the man's fingers were... Read More

Meth use rises sharply in BoP, cocaine also up

Cheaper and more available methamphetamine is likely why the drug's use has surged 65% in the Bay of Plenty in the last year, agencies say. New wastewater... Read More

Eye health linked to dementia risk, study finds

Researchers have uncovered a link between eye health and dementia using data and scans from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study, which could help identify the cognitive... Read More

Medical council probes medicinal cannabis use

The Medical Council is concerned doctors working at medicinal cannabis clinics may not be following proper medical practices. The council said it was investigating... Read More

COVID-19 Inquiry submissions closing soon

The chair of the Covid 19 Inquiry has put out a last minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic. Public submissions, which... Read More

Meth use rises sharply in Bay of Plenty

Cheaper and more available methamphetamine is likely why the drug's use has surged 65% in the Bay of Plenty in the last year, agencies say. New wastewater... Read More

HNZ and senior doctors in mediation

Health New Zealand and senior doctors are in mediation, before a strike planned for next week. Pay negotiations between the Association of Salaried Medical... Read More

Tramping injuries cost ACC $12m in 2024

Over the public holidays many Kiwis will be looking to unplug and enjoy some uninterrupted time in nature. But before you take a hike, take a moment to 'Have... Read More

Work in restoring Whakatāne maternity services

Progress is well under way to restore full obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) services at Whakatāne Hospital, with the first international doctor set to begin... Read More

ACC faces $3.6m bill for BoP construction injuries

Every year ACC accepts more than 21,000 soft-tissue injury claims from the construction sector. In 2024, ACC accepted 1930 construction related injuries in... Read More

First aid training boost for Niue locals

Eighty people across health, emergency, business, and government sectors in Niue have received life-saving first aid training through a joint initiative between... Read More