Health

Almost 3000 blood donations needed for summer

New Zealand Blood Service has almost 3000 appointments to be filled between now and the end of January in the Bay of Plenty region to meet demand over the holiday... Read More

Health authorities issue sore throat warning

If your child has a sore throat get it checked, says a Bay of Plenty Medical Officer of Health, as it can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious preventable... Read More

Tauranga school given "desperately needed funds"

More than $39,000 is being donated to Tauranga Intermediate School to go towards counselling and mental health resources for the school. 'Youth Lives Matter... Read More

Contingency plans for the latest Covid wave

Hospitals are putting contingency plans into action as the latest Covid wave hits staffing numbers. Wastewater trends show community cases are still rising... Read More

Enhanced safety at Pāpāmoa Hills

A Tauranga business has fortified community safety by donating an essential Automated External Defibrillator unit to Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional... Read More

Domestic abuse: Vigilance calls over the holidays

On average, Police receives an average of 460 reports of events every hour of every day, says Police Deputy Chief Executive Pieri Munro. "Of those, 22 reports... Read More

Tips to avoid Christmas Tree Syndrome

Whether you plan to put up a plastic or pine tree this year, Sensitive Choice New Zealand is warning people with asthma and allergies about the risk of Christmas... Read More

Youth vaping numbers drop for second year

The proportion of 14-15 year old Year 10 students vaping regularly has decreased significantly for the second year running in the annual ASH survey of Kiwi youth.... Read More

Mother survives stroke thanks to rescue helicopter

On a busy Friday morning in May, Caroline, a fit mother in her 40s, was going about her usual routine of getting her two kids ready for school. But in an... Read More

The one-lung man on a mission

A former army soldier with barely one functioning lung is planning to climb the world's tallest free-standing mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Adam Faatz, a... Read More

Be safe cooking chicken this summer

New Zealand Food Safety's Chicken Scene Investigators are back this summer to help you keep yourself, your whānau and friends healthy as you enjoy the festive... Read More

Tree-felling survivor begins 250km walk

Six months ago, Trevor Moore was in a coma and couldn't walk - now, he's almost 100km into his hīkoi/walk to give something back to his rescuers. Trevor,... Read More