Health

Child Cancer Foundation raises record $330K

In the middle of a cost of living crisis, Kiwis have shown just how big their hearts are. Child Cancer Foundation has announced its 2025 Street Appeal raised... Read More

Tauranga exhibition shines light on mental health

An audio-visual exhibition in Tauranga highlights the mental health struggles people face in their lives. In collaboration with director and photographer... Read More

Police delay rollout of mental health changes

Police have pushed out the starting date for phase two of the police reduction of support to mental health events even further, after advice from a governance... Read More

Athlete's epic journey for mental health

A young Kiwi athlete is putting himself to the ultimate test, running the length of Aotearoa in just 18 days to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Blake... Read More

Ballance vows to learn from conveyor death

A leading fertiliser business fined $420,000 after safety failures resulted in a factory worker's death says it is committed to learning from the tragedy. Wesley... Read More

Ex-rugby player highlights concussion risks

Having suffered 10 concussions playing rugby league, Shawn Stewart knows how dangerous it can be to play on after a head knock. The former club player now... Read More

Lip filler ordeal: Nurse breached care code

A woman who was told she had a 'gummy smile” and that lip filler would improve its appearance ended up being treated in hospital for damage caused... Read More

Rotorua teen admits impersonating a police officer

A teen who impersonated a police officer while questioning Rotorua Hospital staff is known by police as an 'emergency services chaser”. Joshua Stuart... Read More

Squeeze the most out of citrus fruit this season

Nature is serving up a vitamin-packed feast of citrus, just in time to help boost immunity for the colder months ahead. Juicy, tangy and bursting with vitamin... Read More

Rescue helicopter undergoing training exercises

Essential training with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew took place on the weekend in the Tauranga harbour, with the helicopter soon to be deployed to the... Read More

High Court overturns drink-driving conviction

A Whitianga man driving with more than twice the drink-driving limit in his father's Jaguar has had his conviction quashed after a lawyer and police officer... Read More

Metal fragments found in Pams oat bars

A batch of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars has been urgently recalled due to possible metal contamination, New Zealand Food Safety announced Friday. New... Read More