Health
06:50am Sat 23 Nov, 2024
Health agencies have confirmed today that New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in... Read More
08:00pm Fri 22 Nov, 2024
A new Child Protection Investigation Unit is being established to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in care, Minister for Children Karen Chhour said. 'The... Read More
03:00pm Fri 22 Nov, 2024
Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, new data has revealed. Cocaine availability and use is rising, while vapers outnumber smokers of... Read More
09:45am Fri 22 Nov, 2024
The Ministry of Health is today releasing an evidence brief and position statement on the use of puberty blockers for gender identity issues and outlining a... Read More
11:15am Thu 21 Nov, 2024
A fundraising fashion show held in Te Puke recently could prove to be life-changing. Fashion on a Mission raised money for Brennan Miller, 19, who has battled... Read More
08:30am Thu 21 Nov, 2024
The government must urgently tackle rising food insecurity in Aotearoa, affecting one-third of children, especially in Pacific and Māori households. The NZ... Read More
09:15am Wed 20 Nov, 2024
By working together, veterinarians and animal owners have an essential role to play in preventing antimicrobial resistance and safeguarding antibiotics for when... Read More
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08:30am Wed 20 Nov, 2024
An influential health initiative to encourage people to eat five plus servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily is celebrating 30 years of success in Aotearoa... Read More
04:00pm Tue 19 Nov, 2024
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 64 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty region over the month of October, which is 20 more than those... Read More
10:45am Tue 19 Nov, 2024
A rural wellbeing programme ‘Getting Through' has been launched to support farmers going through the recovery process from adverse weather events. It... Read More
04:00pm Mon 18 Nov, 2024
The Nurses Organisation has called a nationwide strike in December over its pay dispute with Health NZ. Te Whatu Ora members have voted to strike on December... Read More
03:00pm Mon 18 Nov, 2024
The 2024 Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal is off to a roaring start, with the generous Tauranga community donating thousands of dollars and hundreds... Read More
25-Dec 14:00
Ham wins tight race against lamb
25-Dec 13:00
Tauranga Women's Refuge a lifeline during holidays
25-Dec 10:55
Merry Christmas from Tauranga's Mayor
25-Dec 08:54
WBOP Mayor's Christmas message
25-Dec 07:15
Fatal crash in Tauranga
25-Dec 06:30
Kiwi teacher working as elf at Santa Claus village
24-Dec 20:54
Serious crash in Tauranga, road closed
24-Dec 18:00
Hospital set for multi-million dollar upgrade
24-Dec 17:00
Plea to protect ‘endemic’ dotterels
24-Dec 16:00
Undercover parking a bonus for passionate peddlers
24-Dec 15:00
Swap out that old lifejacket!
24-Dec 14:00
Tips for a healthier approach to holiday drinking
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