Health

First-ever NZ Cornhole Open in Tauranga

A Tauranga-based games company is taking on their own challenge to get the community to raise funds for mental health - and they want you to play along too! Backyard... Read More

Alzheimer’s Tauranga urgently needs volunteers

Alzheimer's Tauranga provides a range of services to more than 600 families across the Western Bay of Plenty each year, thanks to the job of all the volunteers. Volunteer... Read More

Pet allergy warning for owners

Similar to humans, pets can get sick because of dust, pollen and other allergens which become more frequent during the summer. Like us, some pets have seasonal... Read More

New data reveals youth mental health trends

With the annual Gumboot Friday fundraising appeal this Friday, the youth-focused mental health charity I Am Hope, led by founder Mike King, is sharing important... Read More

Long waiting list at Te Whatu Ora

The number of patients waiting more than the four-month benchmark to see a specialist has jumped 46 percent in the last year. Te Whatu Ora's latest quarterly... Read More

Algal blooms, a threat for tourists this summer

Whether you are a local or visiting for the summer, take a moment to check the water for algal blooms in lakes and rivers. During the warmer months lakes... Read More

Kiwis challenged to switch to water

Kiwis are being asked to ditch sugary drinks for the month of November as part of the New Zealand's Dental Association's annual Switch to Water Challenge. This... Read More

More than 30 missions in one month

The Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter attended more than 30 missions in one month. September saw the chopper undertaking 30 life-saving missions,... Read More

Cystic Fibrosis NZ supports calls for change

Cystic Fibrosis NZ is taking a stand alongside patients and patient advocates representing rare disorders and cancers, demanding immediate action to address... Read More

Calls for compulsory consent education at uni

A sexual abuse support service is calling for compulsory consent education for first year university students as data reveals the extent of complaints. Three... Read More

Heartfelt funding provided for Heart Kids BOP

Every week, 12 babies are born with or acquire a congenital heart condition in New Zealand - affecting about 600 whānau a year. Other children will also... Read More

24-hour fitness fundraiser for teen mental health

Fit Nation Gym a community-focused and orientated business is inviting people to join the fundraising event this weekend. 'We discovered that working out... Read More