Health

Concussion in community sport continues to rise

It has been a year since ACC launched the National Concussion Guidelines for community sport. Over this time, there has been an increase in sports-related... Read More

College boys highlight mens' mental health in film

Men's mental health is in the spotlight as Tauranga Boys' College screens a documentary to shed light on one of the commonly faced issues by students at... Read More

Taupō Ironman generates $23m visitor spending

The world championship edition of an iconic Taupō event that has now been put on hold generated millions in visitor spending in December. Taupō District... Read More

Saving Grace: Child trafficked and enslaved in NZ

Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the... Read More

Failed contraceptive insert, patient gets pregnant

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device. The person had a fear of becoming... Read More

New insulin medicine to benefit 13,000 people

Pharmac will fund a new type of insulin for people with diabetes, branded as Ryzodeg, from May 1 2025. Pharmac's Director Pharmaceuticals, Geraldine MacGibbon,... Read More

Why Harriet will walk 100km in 30 days

You can tell instantly when you speak with her. Tauranga's Harriet Steele does not like a fuss. So when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2023... Read More

School holiday: Measles and mozzie travel warning

Crossing the ditch for the school holidays? Or perhaps heading to the Pacific for some sunshine? Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders... Read More

Rotorua triple murder: Not guilty insanity plea

A man accused of a triple murder in Rotorua has pleaded not guilty and is taking the case to trial on the grounds of insanity. The case of Justin Matthew... Read More

Fitness for a good cause: Fundraiser for UOKBRO

A little community gym in Matua is aiming to make a big impact by fundraising for Tauranga's UOKBRO founder Scotty Harvey. Head coach Brent Mayhew said the... Read More

Empowering young people living with disabilities

White-water rafting, karaoke nights, cooking classes and bach getaways. These are some of the opportunities young people with intellectual disabilities... Read More

Tees for a Cure campaign sets ambitious goal

Each year in New Zealand, about 3600 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Currently, there is no cure for the disease that affects one in nine women across... Read More