Health

Tauranga rally for nurse-to-patient ratios

Nurses are finishing their shifts 'distraught and upset” because of understaffing in Te Whatu Ora hospitals, a union delegate says. It comes as new... Read More

Compulsory recall notice of Serene S2068 Heaters

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly has now sent a compulsory recall notice to Serene Industries Ltd, requiring it to recall Serene S2068... Read More

Documentary: 'It takes a kāinga'

A new documentary fronted by Ria Hall is highlighting the disparities that māmā Māori face as they enter what should be the most amazing time of their lives. Ria... Read More

Campaign for Brain Tumour Awareness month

Brain Tumour Support NZ has launched a new fundraising platform 'No Going Back” to mark the start of their Brain Tumour Awareness Month campaign - Make... Read More

White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn shares story

Whakaari/White Island eruption survivor Kelsey Waghorn has appeared on the podcast hosted by British TV personality and former SAS trooper Anthony Middleton... Read More

Celebrating unseen Healthline heroes on Sunday

International Nurses Day on Sunday, May 12, is an opportunity to celebrate the unseen heroes - the Healthline nurses that are helping take care of New Zealanders... Read More

Red Shield Appeal - there for those in need

Tauranga locals brave the cold today to donate towards the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal to help those in need in the community. 'The Salvation Army Red... Read More

Mother's Day Tribute: Working on a rescue chopper

As Mother's Day approaches, the Philips Search and Rescue Trust would like to shine a spotlight on the incredible mothers who serve as Crewmen and Critical... Read More

KidsCan welcomes food programme for under fives

KidsCan is welcoming the government's announcement of a new early childhood food programme to support 10,000 preschoolers living in poverty. Since 2019,... Read More

BOP doctors speak out amid strikes

Two young doctors from Whakatāne and Tauranga Hospitals shared their thoughts as they joined their colleagues on Tuesday in a strike for fair pay and improved... Read More

Staff shortages force pathology services to close

Two pathology clinics in Tauranga have had temporary closures because of staff shortages. Sick staff forced the closure of Te Puke and Ōtūmoetai Pathlab... Read More

Local woman goes extra mile for cancer fundraiser

Tauranga woman Renee Ball not only sacrificed her hair to raise money for cancer, but went an extra step in getting local businsses to help. This is the... Read More