Health

Are there really more divorces in January?

Kimberlee Sweeney and Kelly Sutton both separated from their husbands in January - Sweeney in 2011 and Sutton in 2013. For better or worse, they eked out... Read More

$8.3m grant to predict and prevent influenza

The University of Auckland-led project plans to develop a tool to predict the risk and mitigate the effect of flu and other respiratory illness. Every year,... Read More

Waka Ama champion reflects on success and support

Hine Brooking pauses for a moment to consider the question. We are sitting down with the 16 year old from Gisborne Girls' High School to reflect on her incredible... Read More

Hot days see more beachgoers, first aid and sharks

At peak hours, more than 9000 beachgoers enjoyed the hot weather at patrolled beaches this weekend - nearly double last weekend. Surf Life Saving New Zealand... Read More

Top men's field for Oceanside Tauranga Half

This Saturday's Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half brings a strong field of multisport athletes to the start line at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay, including... Read More

ADHD: The regions where assessments are faster

Appointment wait times for children seeking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments are 'a hell of a lot faster” in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Study offers hope for osteoporosis prevention

A new study reveals that a single zoledronate infusion every five to 10 years can significantly reduce fracture risks in women aged 50 to 60. Published in... Read More

Melanoma-afflicted Bay of Plenty author dies

A self-published Bay of Plenty author and woodturning enthusiast described as a 'man of many talents” has died following a long battle with cancer. Ronald... Read More

Another 10 Kiwi ambulances for Ukraine

New Zealand Humanitarian organisation, Kiwi K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation), is sending another 10 decommissioned Hato Hone St John Ambulances to Ukraine... Read More

Pharmac widens access to denosumab

Pharmac is widening access to a medicine called denosumab for people with osteoporosis. A higher dose of the medicine will also be funded for people with cancer... Read More

Plea to give blood while on holiday

This month New Zealand Blood Service is hosting mobile donation drives across the Bay of Plenty to continue to meet demand throughout the busy holiday season. NZBS... Read More

Community to have say on future of water services

Tauranga City Council will soon be asking residents how they want water services delivered for the next 30 years as part of aligning with the Government's Local... Read More