Health

Pharmac announces proposal to ease inhaler access

Asthma sufferers could soon have an easier time accessing their essential medication, as Pharmac announced proposed changes expected to benefit around 120,000... Read More

Ex-teacher’s path: crisis to PhD

This article discusses suicide and mental health issues. If you need support, helpline information can be found at the bottom of this story. At age 27, Lynda... Read More

Paralysed Mount Maunganui new mum’s big step

Casey Brady was told in 2017 a spinal cord injury would mean she would never walk again. Ever since, she's been working to prove that prediction wrong. And... Read More

Rockin’ fitness for those 50-plus!

The 1980s hit End of the Line by The Travelling Wilburys is cranked up loud at an exercise class that's not only great for the body, but also good for the soul. 'It... Read More

A fur-filled Easter treat!

It's home to Scruffy the rabbit that's often mistaken for a stuffed toy, Rosie the cantankerous goat, a one-eyed chicken, horses, guinea pigs and a friendly... Read More

Biomechanics Day inspires future scientists

More than 80 high school students from Mount Maunganui College and Te Puke High School took part in Biomechanics Day 2025 at the University of Waikato's Adams... Read More

Waiāriki teams compete in netball contest

Tū Ora, Tū Kaha, Tū Mana, Tū Māori. Be Healthy, Be Strong, Be Proud, Be Māori. That is the vision of the Aotearoa Māori Netball Oranga Healthy Lifestyles... Read More

A measles outbreak is just 'one plane flight away'

An old-fashioned, deadly virus that was once declared eliminated is now back and haunting the United States, with three people already dead. And it could... Read More

Rotorua's air quality improves with burner checks

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is hoping for clearer skies in Rotorua this winter as it prepares to carry out annual wood burner checks across the city. Historically,... Read More

Baby dies from cot malfunction

The failure of a cot's structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby's tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress... Read More

Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise

A doctor at the centre of an investigation involving workplace sex allegations denies any intimate activity took place there and says the prosecution has... Read More

What to do if you're a bystander at an accident

The Easter holiday period marks a busy time on the roads - and with it, an increase in roadside accidents. An emergency doctor shares what you can do to help... Read More