Health

Differing opinions on boot camp proposal

The government's own advisers says the tougher its new boot camps are, the worse they will work. A trial of the Young Offender Military Academies was... Read More

Sepsis caused by cut on head by barber's clippers

Warning: Graphic content A small cut to the back of the head from a barber's clippers developed into a dangerous sepsis infection and a near-leg amputation... Read More

Tongariro Crossing death confimed as medical event

The death of the 71-year-old on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is being attributed to a medical event. Emergency services were called to the crossing on Tuesday,... Read More

New vaping laws questioned after Tauranga thefts

Thefts targeting vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco persist across the country and in Tauranga as shown by a recent break-in on Girven Road. On Tuesday, April... Read More

Initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health

A pilot programme encouraging farmers to get off their farms and mentor local kids has been deemed a success for mental health. The Big Brothers Big Sisters... Read More

GP crisis: Lack of doctors having serious impact

Wait times for an appointment at Katikati Medical Centre can be weeks long and while a new doctor should help the situation, the centre's clinical director says... Read More

One person in hospital after paraglider crash

Hato Hone St John confirms that a paraglider is in hospital after crashing on Mauao on Monday evening. The patient was transported to Waikato Hosipital in... Read More

Seven Health NZ roles in BOP made redundant

Almost $400,000 has been paid out to seven Te Whatu Ora Health NZ employees whose roles were made redundant due to the health reform. It comes as the Ministry... Read More

Prime Minister launches Government Targets

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced further steps to get New Zealand back on track, launching nine ambitious Government Targets to help improve the... Read More

Rare dog parasite discovered in NZ

Dog owners are being told not to panic despite a new parasite claiming the life of a dog in Canterbury. Biosecurity New Zealand said it was the first time... Read More

Police issue winter driving warning

Driving in the winter is very different to driving in the summer. Additional factors such as black ice, wet weather, fog and it getting darker earlier contribute... Read More

Tips to prevent soaring electricity bills

Summer is officially over which means it's the time of the year when hot showers get longer, heaters get turned on and lights get turned on earlier due to daylight... Read More