A mother is concerned it's too easy for teenagers to get their hands on vapes after her 14-year-old was able to buy $140 worth online. While it's illegal... Read More

A month-old baby who died unexpectedly in 2018 had methamphetamine in her system, the Coroner says. The report by Coroner Tania Tetitaha says Luna Mckee died... Read More

There were 5757 new cases of Covid-19 reported last week and 258 people were in hospital. There were 20 new deaths attributable to Covid-19 reported this... Read More

Tauranga locals are being sought to volunteer in some of the region's most stunning homes, while making a difference for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Foundation... Read More

New Zealand Blood Service has reached one of its highest-ever summer collection targets thanks to the continued generosity of New Zealanders. With more... Read More

The latest Covid-19 wastewater figures show a sharp decline over the past two weeks. Surveillance figures from the Institute of Environmental Science and... Read More

Health experts are outraged at the associate minister's proposal to bring in a three-year freeze on tobacco excise tax. Associate health minister Casey... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety has lifted the public health warning advising against collecting shellfish on the east coast of the North Island, from Cape Runaway to... Read More

New Zealand will almost certainly have a significant measles outbreak this year, public health experts say. And there are fears very young children will die. Measles... Read More

It's time to get fit, have fun and do something good for your fellow Kiwis living with breast cancer diagnoses - sign up for the 100k's in 30 Days Aotearoa... Read More

Generous local community members are giving up their time, money, and resources to cook nutritious family meals to keep freezers well-stocked around Tauranga... Read More

Parents and teachers should prepare for a spike in asthma attacks leading to increased hospitalisations during the early weeks of Term 1. The Asthma and Respiratory... Read More