Health

Survey highlights impact of eczema in NZ

New Zealanders with eczema are caught in a relentless pursuit of relief from the life restricting physical symptoms, leading to frustration and a diminished... Read More

Morinaga baby biscuits recalled due to animal poo

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club in their recall of imported Morinaga brand Manna Bolo baby biscuits because the... Read More

Youth wellbeing focus more urgent than ever

More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health - Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment - has been released and shows... Read More

Woman dies of liver cancer after diagnosis delayed

A woman at high-risk of liver cancer has died of the disease after slipping through a crack in the health system. Deputy health and disability commissioner... Read More

Covid helpline closes as virus approach changes

Healthline's doctor services and specific Covid-19 helpline have come to an end. Both were set up by the Ministry of Health as part of the country's... Read More

Should NZ mirror Australia's new vape law?

A world-leading law banning the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies has passed in Australia - a bold move that New Zealand should emulate to protect its youth... Read More

Directory for those supporting neurodiversity

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink... Read More

Dry July: Giving Kiwis every chance in their fight

Dry July 2024 begins in just one week, with funds raised to be used to support Kiwis affected by cancer. 'It's cancer.” Those life-changing words stop... Read More

Police target anti-social road users this weekend

Police will be out in force around the country to target gatherings of anti-social road users this weekend, and warn car enthusiasts - behave, or face prosecution. The... Read More

Rescue helicopter saves injured cyclist

A quick response from the Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has saved an injured cyclist on a remote trail in the central North Island. 'I am so grateful... Read More

40kg down: New cop’s journey to fitness

Three years ago he struggled to run 400m. But a goal of joining the police force prompted Constable Marshall to get fit enough to run a 10km race - and he lost... Read More

"Heartbreaking" reality of Mount’s air quality

It was 'really heartbreaking” for Joel Ngatuere to hear that the reason one of the kuia living at Whareroa Marae was sick was because of where she lived. This... Read More