Health

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

Workforce boost in mental health training welcomed

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey welcomes the significant increase in Health NZ-funded psychiatry registrar places and the increase of Health NZ-funded... Read More

Pilot vaping project showing teen quit success

A pilot programme led by digital health innovators Ignite Aotearoa and oVRcome is having a 50 per cent success rate in reducing young people's vaping habits. Launched... Read More

I Am Climate Hope tours NZ

The 'I Am Climate Hope Tour”, a collaboration between I Am Hope, Genesis, and supporters such as UBCO and Ara Ake, led by mental health advocate Mike King,... Read More

One million Kiwis suffer from respiratory disease

The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory disease is far worse than previously thought, with around 1 million Kiwis affected, a new report shows. The... Read More

SPCA laundry is Lesley's happy place

For most of us, laundry is a tiresome chore, but for SPCA volunteer Lesley Marshall it's her happy place. It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and she's proof... Read More

Tauranga Boys’ prefects complete Fortress 40

Tauranga Boys' College prefects showed their true grit, determination and resilience over the weekend as they completed their annual Fortress 40 Challenge. This... Read More