Overall youth vaping rates in New Zealand have dropped more than 50 per cent over the past three years, a new survey shows. The 2024 ARFNZ/SPANZ/NZAIMS Vaping... Read More

This story discusses mental health and suicide. A list of helplines is available at the bottom of the page. The head of High Performance Sport NZ was... Read More

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... Read More

Poor alcohol production and cost-cutting can lead to methanol poisoning, but drinking legitimate alcohol is a way to slow the effects until help can be sought,... Read More

When Dave Appleton's mum fractured her arm during a rest home incident, he thought it was a one-off. Appleton and his family visited regularly, often... Read More

After 10 years of 'mother crafting”, the Bethlehem Birthing Centre will host an open-home celebration on Sunday, November 24, from 1pm to 4pm. The Chloe... Read More

Health agencies have confirmed today that New Zealand is now in the early stages of a Whooping Cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in... Read More

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

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

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

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

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