A New Zealand study of nearly 1900 anglers has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health. According to the study published in... Read More

An increase in Bay of Plenty and Lakes patients having elective surgeries sooner is 'not sustainable” amid staffing shortages, the senior doctors'... Read More

One new measles case has been confirmed in the Northland outbreak over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases in Northland to 10. With Queenstown's... Read More

As another October rolls around, so does Breast Cancer Support Service's Hot Pink Walk. On October 15, 'a sea of pink, big smiles and plenty of laughs”... Read More

As part of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week from October 6-12, the Art of Living Foundation is offering free online breathwork and meditation sessions... Read More

Labour MP and health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall says healthcare has become 'out of reach for even middle New Zealanders”. Verrall and Tauranga-based... Read More

A child was revived by lifeguards and rushed to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from New Zealand's biggest wave pool. The incident happened... Read More

Children facing surgery at Tauranga Hospital will receive a personalised teddy bear - thanks to a renewed partnership with LT McGuinness and The Surgical Research... Read More

A significant increase in cervical screening rates has been recorded just two years after Health New Zealand launched the new HPV primary screening test. More... Read More

'We don't have to put our dreams on hold.” That's professional bodybuilder Dani Archer's message to other mums. She's a mum on a mission, encouraging... Read More

The mental health minister's office has been briefed after a woman allegedly murdered one person and seriously injured another inside a car. Health New Zealand... Read More

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is calling on people in the Bay of Plenty to volunteer for the charity's Pink Ribbon Street Appeal. The Pink Ribbon Street Appeal... Read More