Health

Disabled man alleges abuse, neglect while in care

Mike Sherman claims he has suffered abuse, neglect and inadequate care while living in housing for people with disabilities. Now the 31-year-old, who has... Read More

Hot summer on the horizon

Our dedicated volunteer lifeguards are back on duty for another action-packed season, just in time for what could be a sizzling summer. According to NIWA,... Read More

Super Nan achieves her IronMāori goal

Amanda Hita took a few seconds to savour the moment. As the 52-year-old from the Hawke's Bay was joined by three of her mokopuna in the finishing chute of... Read More

No one has to cry alone

Are you grappling with the profound grief and isolation that comes with losing someone to suicide? Grief Support Services invites you to their Remembrance... Read More

Beware of algal blooms when using lakes or rivers

If you're heading out to lakes and rivers across Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty this summer remember to check for algal blooms before going near the water. 'Algal... Read More

The difference between allergies and being sick

Sneezing? Runny nose? Those symptoms are typically the same whether you are in the throes of seasonal allergies or in a battle against a viral infection. Allergies... Read More

Movement in Movember: Urging men to do exercise

Movember is an annual campaign held each November to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental... Read More

Health NZ, Police revise mental health plan

Health New Zealand's implementation plan is in place following changes NZ Police is making to its response to mental health. At the heart of these changes... Read More

Nurses stop work across the country

New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) members employed by Te Whatu Ora are alarmed by Health New Zealand's plans to pause... Read More

Prostate cancer survivor speaks of incontinence

A Bay of Plenty man who faced a 'bombshell” prostate cancer diagnosis has spoken out about the mental strain of 'stigmatised” treatment side-effects... Read More

Staying safe during Guy Fawkes

Think about your kids. That is the message from ACC this week ahead of Guy Fawke's. On average ACC accepts around 300 new claims every year for fireworks-related... Read More

Friends rally to support teen’s cancer battle

Two Bay of Plenty women have joined forces to raise money so their best friend's teenager can to travel to the US for experimental cancer treatment that could... Read More