Health

Potential third medical school moves to next phase

The cost-benefit analysis of establishing a third medical school at the University of Waikato has concluded and will move to the next step. 'Earlier this... Read More

Don't fall for this trick again

If you've been scammed in the past, watch out for recovery scams, warns Consumer. 'A recovery scam is when a scammer contacts a known victim and masquerades... Read More

Health officials warn about bacteria in compost

Warmer weather and daylight saving bring many Kiwis out into the garden. Unfortunately, this is also the time when gardeners are most at risk of contracting... Read More

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