5:00:08 Thursday 27 March 2025

Health

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is nearly here! On March 21, people across the world will unite to celebrate and advocate for the rights of those with an extra... Read More

Charity drives a lifeline for families like Emma's

When Jacinda and Tim Barber travelled from Rotorua to Auckland just before their baby was born, they had no idea how critical Ronald McDonald House Charities... Read More

Shining a light on dental health

This year, the New Zealand Dental Association is thrilled to celebrate World Oral Health Day, a global initiative led by the FDI World Dental Federation. With... Read More

Getting funky at the Rotorua Lakeside Concert 

The much-anticipated Rotorua Lakeside Concert is set to return on Saturday, March 22, bringing together an electrifying line-up of New Zealand's finest musical... Read More

Temporary stop to water fluoridation due to leak

A minor leak has been identified in a fluoride tank at Tauranga City Council's Waiāri Water Treatment Plant, which requires repair. From this week, Tauranga... Read More

New Zealand faces growing kidney health crisis

Over 550,000 New Zealanders live with kidney disease, and half are unaware of it. This alarming figure signals an urgent need for greater awareness. New Zealand... Read More

Pāpāmoa triathlete invited to compete in Hawaii

When Nicole Storm reached the finish line of her first-ever Ironman, she cried with pride for 30 minutes. 'This was my first Ironman. I came fifth and then... Read More

‘What they offer is just so incredible’

Judea boy Roman Cebalo celebrated an extra special birthday on Monday, March 10. The five-year-old was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia aged 11 months... Read More

Te Puke care home provider makes $17m commitment

Bupa Villages and Aged Care has announced a $17 million redevelopment of Te Puke Care Home. Bupa Te Puke will soon see construction crews and machinery on... Read More

Mayor calls for action after student train tragedy

The mayor of the community where a young girl died after being struck by a train says she will do everything she can to prevent it from happening again. A... Read More

Pathlab workers strike for second time

Pathlab workers in Tauranga and Rotorua will strike for the second time in two months after their last strike resulted in 'only modest progress” towards... Read More

NZ tightens controls on 23 harmful substances

The New Zealand government is tightening controls on 23 harmful substances, including three fentanyl-related drugs, to curb the risks posed by synthetic opioids... Read More