Health

PlunketLine nurses here to help all summer long

PlunketLine wants to remind families that day, night and in the wee hours of the morning its registered nurses with a listening ear will be on the end of the... Read More

A record-breaking summer but blood needed weekly

The New Zealand Blood Service has reached one of its highest-ever summer collection targets thanks to New Zealanders' generosity. And with more than 18,000... Read More

Tauranga superheros to walk for hospice

We all have heroes in our lives. The ones that hold a special place in our hearts and are there for you through thick and thin. The Waipuna Hospice Superhero... Read More

Lockdowns halved rates of respiratory illnesness

New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdowns almost halved the country's usual number of hospitalisations for acute respiratory infections. National data shows... Read More

The new and improved cervical screening test

HPV is an infection that can cause warts and can cause different types of cancer. Hence why, it is crucial to get checked by having a cervical screening done.... Read More

The mobile social worker making a difference

You may have seen registered social worker Scotty Harvey sitting on the side of the road with his brightly painted car and a sigh saying 'You ok bro, stop 4... Read More

New ‘hybrid’ clinic opens in Pāpāmoa

A new type of acute care clinic opened at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard, Pāpāmoa. Dubbed a ‘hybrid' clinic because patients are treated in-person but the... Read More

Public safety warning following multiple rescues

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is once again highlighting the importance of understanding the conditions and understanding your limits - and swimming between the... Read More

Leading pharmacist to head new pharmacy programme

The University of Waikato has appointed Professor Rhiannon Braund to head its new Master of Pharmacy Practice degree, set to launch in 2025. Professor... Read More

Biosecurity NZ thanks international travellers

Biosecurity New Zealand is thanking international travellers who arrived during the peak Christmas and New Year period for their efforts in helping to protect... Read More

Funding boost for projects supporting seniors

Expanding community transport in the Bay of Plenty, improving social connection in Porirua, and building robots in Otago are among the latest projects... Read More

Matt conquers Mauao

What do you eat after climbing Mount Everest? If you're Matt du Plessis, it will probably be a large helping of scrambled eggs, followed up a few hours later... Read More