Health

Shocktober flash mob highlights cardiac survival

A spontaneous flash mob broke out on The Strand on Saturday as Hato Hone St John rolled out their Shocktober initiative for the first time. 'It is the very... Read More

Community events get major funding boost

Locals and visitors to Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty have endless community events to attend over the coming months, thanks to the support of the local... Read More

Urgent vaccinations needed for whooping cough

Health experts are calling for urgent widespread vaccination to protect the most vulnerable as whooping cough cases in New Zealand hit their highest levels in... Read More

Food hubs struggling with high demand

THREE KEY FACTS: One-third of Food Hub recipients are seeking help for the first time. Food Hubs can only meet around 60 per cent of their communities'... Read More

Psychiatrists warn: mental health care underfunded

A survey of 540 New Zealand psychiatrists found that 94 per cent believe current resourcing is not suitable, according to the Australian & New Zealand Journal... Read More

Calls to immunise now for whooping cough

Health New Zealand is putting out an urgent call for pregnant people, babies, children and others at high risk from whooping cough to get vaccinated as soon... Read More

Plunket to deliver childhood immunisations

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and Whānau Āwhina Plunket will pilot childhood immunisations at select sites nationwide to increase access and boost immunisation. 'This... Read More

Rising drug contamination sparks naloxone rollout

Contamination of existing illegal drugs with more potent, toxic substances is a worrying trend in New Zealand, say experts. 'Adulteration of substances and... Read More

Chief medical officer jobs under review

Health New Zealand wants to reduce the number of chief medical officers, from 18 to 14 nationwide, while also promising not to cut front-line medical roles. The... Read More

Katikati Sport and Recreation Centre build update

The Katikati Sport and Recreation Centre group has announced the first stage of the new community building will soon be submitted for building consent. Six... Read More

Greater awareness of shingles needed say experts

The funding for a shingles vaccine is insufficient and could lead to an explosion of the virus among New Zealand's senior population, warn experts. 'Individuals... Read More

Celebrating a Century: Tauranga woman turns 100

Mary Francis's 'healthy life” spent growing her food and staying active has been credited with helping the keen fisherwoman reach her 100th birthday. Golden... Read More