Health

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

Demand for youth counselling soars

People are being urged to support youth mental health ahead of Gumboot Friday next month. Leading youth mental health charity I Am Hope chief executive, Troy... Read More

Time for tea and a worthy cause

Clink your glasses and sip your tea for a good cause come the end of October. Join the Omokoroa Rotary Club at 28 Western Avenue at 10am on Monday, October... Read More

Cochlear implants about more than hearing

Cochlear implants provide children and adults who are hard of hearing with access to sound, but receiving an implant isn't simply about hearing. In his mother's... Read More

Falls Awareness open day attracts crowds

Dozens of people are now more informed about falls thanks to a Falls Awareness open day held in Tauranga this week. Hosted by Hato Hone St John, and run in... Read More

Suicide figures show small improvement

Warning: This story discusses suicide. The number of suspected suicides in New Zealand has risen over the past 12 months, albeit slightly, with Māori continuing... Read More

City leaders backing breast cancer appeal

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer and Tauranga City Council Commission Chair Anne Tolley are both throwing their support behind the Breast Cancer Foundation's... Read More

More non-smokers vaping - survey

A survey of drug users in New Zealand has found that more people are using nicotine vapes, even if they have never smoked. Massey University's New Zealand... Read More

Legionnaires’ disease warning

With the warmer weather luring people into their gardens, the local Medical Officer of Health is reminding gardeners to take steps to reduce the risk of becoming... Read More

Water-rich foods key to hydration

Kiwis are being encouraged to consume more fresh produce with a high water content to boost hydration. World Fruit & Vegetable Day is celebrated by 30 different... Read More

Raised alarms for dog attacks in the BOP

With the recent death of an elderly woman in Moerewa, North of Auckland, caused by a dog attack, and the increase in the number of these episodes throughout... Read More

Film festival brings mental into focus

Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Aotearoa Mental Health Film Festival, featuring a specially curated line-up of nine locally made short films. Among... Read More