Health

Plasma donations save BOP woman's life

Rotorua woman Megan Rumble says she would not be alive if not for the more than 111 bags of donated plasma she has received in a week. The 27-year-old... Read More

Cardiac arrest survivor shares his story

October is now dubbed Shocktober for the third year running and Hato Hone St John is on a mission to empower as many people as possible with lifesaving skills... Read More

BOP grandmother's breast cancer health message

She had a growing lump, nipple discharge and pain in her breast, and 'deep down” knew these 'weren't good signs”, a Rotorua grandmother says... Read More

Potential third medical school moves to next phase

The cost-benefit analysis of establishing a third medical school at the University of Waikato has concluded and will move to the next step. 'Earlier this... Read More

Don't fall for this trick again

If you've been scammed in the past, watch out for recovery scams, warns Consumer. 'A recovery scam is when a scammer contacts a known victim and masquerades... Read More

Health officials warn about bacteria in compost

Warmer weather and daylight saving bring many Kiwis out into the garden. Unfortunately, this is also the time when gardeners are most at risk of contracting... Read More

Doctors frustrated by funding access

Alarm bells have been rung by frustrated GPs about restricting lung cancer patients from funding. 'The research clearly shows that patients who are diagnosed... Read More

Graced with state-of-the-art facilities

Grace Hospital is leading the way with the installation of a new automated endoscope reprocessor - AER - to enhance its endoscopy services. This state-of-the-art... Read More

Highlighting alcohol addiction in Tauranga

While methamphetamine often makes the headlines, alcohol addiction is the number one drug people seek help for at Tauranga addiction treatment centre Hanmer... Read More

Justice programme addresses the why of offending

Contributed content Carmen Hall is a communications advisor for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust and a former Bay of Plenty Times journalist. Ngāi... Read More

More daylight, more opportunities to exercise

As daylight saving time begins in Aotearoa on Sunday, 29th September, many people worry about the potential disruption to their routines. While some studies... Read More

Tauranga’s bid for fluoride extension denied

Tauranga's council faces 'extreme” costs that could run into millions of dollars if it doesn't fluoridate the city's water by the end of next month after... Read More