Health

One million cans for NZ foodbanks

Throughout June, Rotary clubs across New Zealand are uniting for a nationwide effort to collect one million cans of food in support of local food banks. The... Read More

Feeling hard done by?

Are you feeling hard done by - frustrated at earning less than other people? In a recently published study, people feeling that way tended to develop a diminished... Read More

11 sunscreens sold in NZ don't meet SPF claims

A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4. Australian... Read More

Rotorua homeless trespassed in council operation

Homeless people have been moved on and trespassed from a makeshift camp in Rotorua's CBD in a scene a charity worker described as "heartbreaking". The... Read More

Toddler's fatal head injury after fall at daycare

A toddler who suffered a fatal but 'invisible” head injury after a short fall at preschool might have survived if he had received treatment sooner. A... Read More

Teen starves to death alone

Warning: This story discusses eating disorders and disordered eating, and contains disturbing content. Please see a note about RNZ's Rainbow Communities... Read More

Inside Fieldays’ Health and Wellbeing Hub

The Health and Wellbeing Hub at Fieldays covers visitors from top to toe. Mark Eager, CEO with hub lead partner Mobile Health Group, says a diverse group... Read More

Toxic gas concern closes events centre office

An office within Rotorua's Energy Events Centre has closed after "unsafe levels" of a toxic gas were detected. An agenda item for last week's Rotorua... Read More

Activate your superpower and save lives

The New Zealand Blood Service is revealing new figures during National Blood Donor Week that show a significant drop in the number of youth donors on its registry... Read More

Prevent loved ones getting listeriosis

New Zealand Food Safety wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. "While rare, every... Read More

Men’s Health Week: check on your mental health

Men's Health Week, which runs from June 9-15, is a good and timely reminder that no one should ever feel ashamed or afraid to reach out for support with their... Read More

Caring Caller expands with Samoan-language option

Emotional support is now only a 'Talofa” away for members of the Samoan community, with Hato Hone St John expanding its Caring Caller programme to include... Read More