Kawerau district was ranked the second highest in New Zealand for per capita spending on gambling machines in the first quarter of this year. Te Whatu Ora... Read More

A coroner has used the death of a league player to highlight concerns about the growing 'run it straight” trend, which is believed to have already... Read More

The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey... Read More

While many farmers are feeling good about record meat and dairy prices, mental health is still a massive issue with disproportionately high suicide statistics... Read More

In 2024 ACC spent more than $44 million dollars helping people recover from snow-sports related activities. The organisation is challenging people to take... Read More

From controversial beginnings in the early 1970s, Tauranga Yoga Centre is now a community of yogis celebrating 50 years of mindful movement. 'The aim of the... Read More

As winter approaches, Pāpāmoa Community Constable Adrian Oldham is encouraging residents to keep a closer eye on their elderly or unwell neighbours - especially... Read More

Waipuna Hospice is calling on the community to donate quality used items to help stock its charity shops. Right now, it is especially in need of good condition... Read More

A Tauranga centre that is 'totally committed to positively impacting the lives of the elderly and people with disabilities” has been recognised nationally... Read More

A private ambulance medic who gave morphine to a 14-year-old boy with minor injuries allegedly said, 'I don't f*** around” when questioned by a Westpac... Read More

A permanent laundry pod has opened in central Tauranga, offering those experiencing homelessness and hardship a place to wash clothes, have a shower, and connect... Read More

Eight years ago in her role as a life coach, helping mainly women, Tauranga resident Cassandra Hogan's issues raised by other wāhine kept coming up. 'The men... Read More