Health

Rescue helicopter: 35 missions over festive season

Responding to critical medical events, motor vehicle accidents, water-related incidents, and emergencies in remote areas, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is demonstrating... Read More

Missing defibrillator unit from Mauao summit

The public is being asked to help track down the whereabouts of an Automated External Defibrillator unit which has gone missing from Mauao. Exceed Systems... Read More

Bowel screening: one million milestone hit

One million bowel testing kits have been returned and processed as part of Te Whatu Ora's cancer screening programme. Eligible New Zealanders between... Read More

Proposal for pharmacies to give childhood vaccines

Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga is seeking feedback on a joint proposal with Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, to enable community pharmacies to give some... Read More

Māori wards, floods, theft: WBOP's year in review

Western Bay of Plenty faced storm damage, flooding and the council successfully added a Māori ward after two failed attempts. Local Democracy Reporter Alisha... Read More

Eye on success: how well can your child see?

New research has revealed that over half of Kiwi children aged 16 and under are spending more than two hours per day on screens, contrary to recommendations... Read More

Mullet season is 'hair' and it matters

Get ready New Zealand. Long or short, curly or straight, classic or modern... mullet season is here. It's the return of The Mullet Matters, a fundraising... Read More

Discoloured water flowing from Tauranga taps

Discoloured water is flowing out of taps in Tauranga CBD homes and businesses. A water mains break in the Tauranga CBD overnight, Thursday, 11 January 2024,... Read More

A heartfelt connection for superstar volunteer

Every February for the past twelve years, Jean McLarnon has been at the forefront of the Heart Foundation's Big Heart Appeal street collection in Tauranga,... Read More

Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the warmer months... Read More

Renewed calls for blood donations

An urgent plea is being made to people who are eligible to donate blood. In 2022, 55,323 units of blood, plasma and platelets were issued to patients across... Read More

Veteran nurse calls time on 44 year career

After 44 years as an enrolled nurse, Michael Pye has retired with his last day just prior to Christmas. After working as an orderly at Waikato hospital, Michael... Read More