Tauranga orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell is the recipient of a New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year 2024 Honours List. Richard has contributed... Read More

St John is reminding people to stay safe in the water this summer, as families head to beaches, swimming holes, rivers and backyard pools. In 2022, Hato Hone... Read More

Testing clinics have discovered a dangerous drug being sold as MDMA in the Christchurch region, drug harm prevention agencies say. Know Your Stuff deputy... Read More

A Westpac Rescue Helicopter and crew will be based at the Whitianga Airfield for the summer holiday period. New chairman of the Coromandel Rescue Helicopter... Read More

The temperature outside is increasing and so is the likelihood of algal blooms in local lakes. That's why Rotorua Lakes Council, in partnership... Read More

We all love a good barbecue - especially on summer's afternoon or evening. But no-one wants a belly-ful of food-borne illness thanks to food not cooked properly. As... Read More

Ditch the clouds and embrace the sunshine this summer by escaping your vape. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has launched a campaign for the holiday... Read More

Whatever your plans are for the festive period, Hato Hone St John is wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season - and sharing an important reminder to... Read More

Some ham has been recalled just days before Christmas amid concerns the meat may be undercooked. The ham - specific batches of Smith Meats Branded Cooked... Read More

'I wouldn't be in a proper mental state if the lodge didn't exist,” says Bay of Plenty resident Gareth Gillies. And Gareth, who stays at the Cancer Society's... Read More

Get ready to beat the heat and keep your loved ones safe from any pool-related incidents this summer. Tauranga City Council is reminding private pool users... Read More

Christmas can be a really hard time of year. There can be a lot of pressure that can build up and it can be hard to cope. But don't think that there's nowhere... Read More