Health

Support for BOP Motor Neurone Disease sufferers

Motor neurone disease is a cruel condition that afflicts dozens of Bay of Plenty residents each year - now BayTrust is providing financial support to help sufferers... Read More

Covid 19 update: 1294 new cases, 31 further deaths

The Ministry of Health are reporting there were 1294 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 31 further deaths attributed... Read More

Orange river: what early tests reveal

Levels of arsenic, copper and zinc have been found in the Ōhinemuri River in Karangahake Gorge after it turned bright orange. Waikato Regional Council confirmed... Read More

Bleak weekend ahead as doctor shortage hits region

The weekend ahead is looking bleak for Waikato residents needing medical help, as doctor shortages drag on. The NZ Resident Doctors Association has reported... Read More

Deadly strain of mpox: What you need to know

Concerns are growing within the global medical community about an outbreak of a more deadly variant of mpox. The virus - formerly known as monkeypox -... Read More

Tackling the baby death rate in NZ

Questions are being asked about what can New Zealanders do to reduce the number of babies dying before, during or soon after birth. There were more than 700... Read More

The final push to hit 2025 smokefree goal

Segina Te Ahuahu is proud her son is growing up travelling in a car that has never been smoked in - something she thought would never happen when she was growing... Read More

Adequate funding will help end GP shortage

Adequate funding will help end GP shortage and improve patient care says GenPro - the General Practice Owners Association. The organisation says the chronic... Read More

Tauranga council considers fluoridation directive

Tauranga's new council must decide whether to continue work to fluoridate the city's water or try for an extension ahead of a looming deadline, otherwise... Read More

Waihi Medical Centre has no permanent GP

A medical centre with 4000 patients is relying on locums and virtual GP services after its permanent GP left three weeks ago. Waihī Medical Centre -... Read More

Ambulance service thanks NZ

Hato Hone St John is extending its gratitude to New Zealanders for reserving 111 calls for emergencies on Saturday following ambulance capacity being reduced... Read More

Delmaine antipasto recall due to Listeria

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Delmaine in its recall of Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand antipasto products due to the possible presence of Listeria... Read More