About 1700 New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) members from Tauranga and 800 from Rotorua have voted for further strike action next month after failing... Read More

Accessing free mental health and wellbeing support just got easier for Bay of Plenty residents, with the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation launching... Read More

Unsafe levels of a deadly biotoxin have been found in Bay of Plenty shellfish. New Zealand Food Safety has issued a public health warning advising people... Read More

Gym and fitness training has overtaken rugby union as the leading cause of sport and recreation injuries in Aotearoa, according to ACC data. In 2024, more... Read More

While major strides have been made to elevate and invest in women's sport, one basic barrier - access to period products -continues to sideline emerging stars,... Read More

A $21 million upgrade of Tauranga Hospital's urgent care units is complete - almost four years after being funded. Health Minister Simeon Brown officially... Read More

A woman says her nose was 'overserviced” by a surgeon who convinced her to undergo additional surgery she didn't need or want. Her nostril collapsed... Read More

Accidental ingestion is one of the leading causes of emergency vet visits for pets, with common household items, toxic foods and even toys posing significant... Read More

A Tauranga health practice is hosting a free event this month for anyone who finds themselves feeling wired, worried or worn-out and unsure where to turn for... Read More

More cancer patients in the Taupō region can now receive treatment closer to home, following an expansion of chemotherapy services at Taupō Hospital, Health... Read More

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has announced a national promotion campaign focused on getting Kiwis to Top Up with everyday actions that promote better mental... Read More

For about six months, Tauranga father Will Devery has been 'confined” to his bedroom. The 36-year-old eats his meals in bed, uses a walker to go to... Read More