Health

New insulin medicine to benefit 13,000 people

Pharmac will fund a new type of insulin for people with diabetes, branded as Ryzodeg, from May 1 2025. Pharmac's Director Pharmaceuticals, Geraldine MacGibbon,... Read More

Why Harriet will walk 100km in 30 days

You can tell instantly when you speak with her. Tauranga's Harriet Steele does not like a fuss. So when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2023... Read More

School holiday: Measles and mozzie travel warning

Crossing the ditch for the school holidays? Or perhaps heading to the Pacific for some sunshine? Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders... Read More

Rotorua triple murder: Not guilty insanity plea

A man accused of a triple murder in Rotorua has pleaded not guilty and is taking the case to trial on the grounds of insanity. The case of Justin Matthew... Read More

Fitness for a good cause: Fundraiser for UOKBRO

A little community gym in Matua is aiming to make a big impact by fundraising for Tauranga's UOKBRO founder Scotty Harvey. Head coach Brent Mayhew said the... Read More

Empowering young people living with disabilities

White-water rafting, karaoke nights, cooking classes and bach getaways. These are some of the opportunities young people with intellectual disabilities... Read More

Tees for a Cure campaign sets ambitious goal

Each year in New Zealand, about 3600 people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Currently, there is no cure for the disease that affects one in nine women across... Read More

Child Cancer Foundation raises record $330K

In the middle of a cost of living crisis, Kiwis have shown just how big their hearts are. Child Cancer Foundation has announced its 2025 Street Appeal raised... Read More

Tauranga exhibition shines light on mental health

An audio-visual exhibition in Tauranga highlights the mental health struggles people face in their lives. In collaboration with director and photographer... Read More

Police delay rollout of mental health changes

Police have pushed out the starting date for phase two of the police reduction of support to mental health events even further, after advice from a governance... Read More

Athlete's epic journey for mental health

A young Kiwi athlete is putting himself to the ultimate test, running the length of Aotearoa in just 18 days to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Blake... Read More

Ballance vows to learn from conveyor death

A leading fertiliser business fined $420,000 after safety failures resulted in a factory worker's death says it is committed to learning from the tragedy. Wesley... Read More