Health

Katikati unites in pink for breast cancer cause

People donned in all shades of pink came and went for charity at the Katikati Community Centre on Friday, May 30, from 8am to 10am. Inside, community centre... Read More

Comvita founder on honey's healing journey

Comvita has been an ever-present in Paengaroa for five decades. The company recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open day at its headquarters,... Read More

Te Puke's meals on wheels makes a comeback

A Te Puke meals on wheels service, canned last year, has been revived. The service, provided for around a decade by CHT Healthcare Trust's Glynavon Care Home,... Read More

Alarm as whooping cough runs rampant in the Bay

Doctors are alarmed by high rates of whooping cough (pertusssis) in Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts, with one in ten patients ending up in hospital. Since... Read More

Call for pyjama donations in Te Puke

Juliet Little is calling on the Te Puke community to help keep families warm this winter by donating new pyjamas and socks for all ages. 'I'm wanting to collect... Read More

Mum warns after son’s finger sliced on flight

WARNING: This story contains graphic images A Kiwi mum is warning parents to stay vigilant when flying after her son's index finger was severely cut during... Read More

Head injuries in spotlight at Fieldays

With brain injuries a hot topic right now - and growing awareness of neuro health in general - some of the country's top experts are hitting Fieldays to share... Read More

Inhaler recycling trial a first for the Bay

Metered-dose inhalers can now be recycled at some pharmacies in Tauranga, Kawerau and Whakatāne as part of a new trial in the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. The... Read More

Tauranga cancer centre achieves Asia Pacific first

Tauranga's Kathleen Kilgour Centre says it has become the first site in the Asia Pacific region to bring 'world-leading technology” to regional cancer... Read More

St John's $4.5m fundraising push

Hato Hone St John is once again calling on the support of Kiwis to help raise $4.5 million for the building and urgent repair of 13 ambulance stations around... Read More

Public Health leaders' move to Australia

The announcement top public health official Dr Caroline McElnay has been poached by Australia has taken colleagues by surprise at the National Public Health... Read More

Tauranga community joins forces to desex animals

Tauranga veterinarian Rebecca Walker is a cat's whisker away from realising her dreams as the Vet Post Charitable Trust prepares to launch its first phase. 'Mr... Read More