Health
08:00pm Fri 22 Nov, 2024
A new Child Protection Investigation Unit is being established to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in care, Minister for Children Karen Chhour said. 'The... Read More
03:00pm Fri 22 Nov, 2024
Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, new data has revealed. Cocaine availability and use is rising, while vapers outnumber smokers of... Read More
09:45am Fri 22 Nov, 2024
The Ministry of Health is today releasing an evidence brief and position statement on the use of puberty blockers for gender identity issues and outlining a... Read More
11:15am Thu 21 Nov, 2024
A fundraising fashion show held in Te Puke recently could prove to be life-changing. Fashion on a Mission raised money for Brennan Miller, 19, who has battled... Read More
08:30am Thu 21 Nov, 2024
The government must urgently tackle rising food insecurity in Aotearoa, affecting one-third of children, especially in Pacific and Māori households. The NZ... Read More
09:15am Wed 20 Nov, 2024
By working together, veterinarians and animal owners have an essential role to play in preventing antimicrobial resistance and safeguarding antibiotics for when... Read More
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08:30am Wed 20 Nov, 2024
An influential health initiative to encourage people to eat five plus servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily is celebrating 30 years of success in Aotearoa... Read More
04:00pm Tue 19 Nov, 2024
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 64 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty region over the month of October, which is 20 more than those... Read More
10:45am Tue 19 Nov, 2024
A rural wellbeing programme ‘Getting Through' has been launched to support farmers going through the recovery process from adverse weather events. It... Read More
04:00pm Mon 18 Nov, 2024
The Nurses Organisation has called a nationwide strike in December over its pay dispute with Health NZ. Te Whatu Ora members have voted to strike on December... Read More
03:00pm Mon 18 Nov, 2024
The 2024 Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal is off to a roaring start, with the generous Tauranga community donating thousands of dollars and hundreds... Read More
07:03am Mon 18 Nov, 2024
It should have been a harmless bit of fun. Whakatāne man Rhys Drayson was hunting in the bush when he decided to swing on a vine. But it ended in disaster... Read More
22-Nov 20:00
Child Protection Investigation Unit established
22-Nov 19:00
Lucky Whakatāne Lotto player wins $33,730
22-Nov 18:00
Police seek car after Tokoroa firearms incident
22-Nov 17:00
Two Western Bay community boards facing the axe
22-Nov 16:00
Saying goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant
22-Nov 15:00
Cocaine and vaping rising in popularity - survey
22-Nov 14:00
Kids on a roll with skateboard art
22-Nov 13:00
Tauranga premises caught selling alcohol to minors
22-Nov 11:45
New Mount Maunganui op-shop builds homes and hope
22-Nov 11:15
Where are NZ's most undervalued houses?
22-Nov 11:00
Waikato & BOP state highway works November 2024
22-Nov 10:45
High compliance marks Gangs Act
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