Health

Mixed reactions to cancer drug promise

Some cancer patients say the government's treatment pledge comes too late - while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will... Read More

Specialist shortage: Patients sent out of region

Some Waikato emergency patients are being sent to other hospitals because of a shortage of a specialist type of radiologist in the region. Interventional... Read More

Struggling with low pay and customer abuse

Low pay, understaffing and customer abuse are causing major concern across the grocery industry, according to a survey of more than 1500 supermarket and grocery... Read More

Exercise proves a powerful mental health tool

As we observe World Men's Mental Health Month this June, the spotlight turns to the mental wellbeing of men in New Zealand. National statistics reveal that... Read More

St John launches $4M public appeal

Hato Hone St John is seeking public support as it launches its annual fundraising appeal -Light the Way. The organisation aims to raise $4 million this month... Read More

Mount Fit, a new community-led fitness studio

Mount Maunganui is the home of a new not-for-profit community fitness studio named Mount Fit. After F45 The Mount closed its doors last month, the loyal members... Read More

NZ blood donors helping save lives

New Zealand Blood Service is saying a heartfelt ‘Thank You' to the country's 120,000 blood and plasma donors for their life-changing gift of aroha. Every... Read More

Dad diagnosed with fatal condition on birthday

On his 58th birthday, Tauranga father Darren Bidois received a 'devastating” diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. He likens the fatal condition to being... Read More

Volunteering opportunity at hospitals re-establish

Have you ever thought of volunteering a part of your time? Maybe you know someone - family or friend - who would gladly spend time talking and supporting patients... Read More

Single mother’s fight to survive for her kids

Tauranga mother Celia Farnworth believes she has been given a 'second chance” after surviving ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy left her unable to eat and... Read More

Charlotte's tribute for her Dad's rescue

'We will be forever grateful Dad could get to the hospital so quickly because of the rescue helicopter, and straight into theatre for treatment that ultimately... Read More

Hato Hone St John prepares for winter surge

To cope with increased demand and pressure on the health system this winter, Hato Hone St John is implementing a plan to "effectively manage the seasonal surge". Dr... Read More