Health

Mother's Day Tribute: Working on a rescue chopper

As Mother's Day approaches, the Philips Search and Rescue Trust would like to shine a spotlight on the incredible mothers who serve as Crewmen and Critical... Read More

KidsCan welcomes food programme for under fives

KidsCan is welcoming the government's announcement of a new early childhood food programme to support 10,000 preschoolers living in poverty. Since 2019,... Read More

BOP doctors speak out amid strikes

Two young doctors from Whakatāne and Tauranga Hospitals shared their thoughts as they joined their colleagues on Tuesday in a strike for fair pay and improved... Read More

Staff shortages force pathology services to close

Two pathology clinics in Tauranga have had temporary closures because of staff shortages. Sick staff forced the closure of Te Puke and Ōtūmoetai Pathlab... Read More

Local woman goes extra mile for cancer fundraiser

Tauranga woman Renee Ball not only sacrificed her hair to raise money for cancer, but went an extra step in getting local businsses to help. This is the... Read More

First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu

The world's first potential case of bird flu passing from mammals to humans means New Zealand is 'absolutely at the point” of needing a response plan in... Read More

City couple's mushroom venture

In a large warehouse, not far from Taupō, a young couple is busy bagging gourmet mushrooms. Their established vegetable garden and loyal Jack Russell terrier... Read More

Half of NZ's junior doctors to strike for 25 hours

About half the country's junior doctors are set to walk off the job for 25 hours with every aspect of the hospital system likely to be affected. Te Whatu... Read More

Recalled peanuts mistakenly released for sale

Anyone who bought Value Pack Roasted Salted Peanuts since 11 April is urged to check whether they are part of a batch that was recalled on April 5. 'Prolife... Read More

Kiwis affected by cancer: Dry July returns

More than 7500 Kiwis took a stand against cancer last July by spending 31 days without alcohol and raising over $1.2 million. Today, the Dry July campaign... Read More

Mum recounts life-threatening asthma attack

Eleven-year-old Jamie Ross' lips turned blue, and he couldn't catch his breath. Not even his mum - a nurse - and his dad - a paramedic - could help. Jamie... Read More

The foods most recalled over safety concerns

Undeclared allergens in food have been identified as the leading cause for safety recalls last year, with milk allergens triggering the most recalls. The... Read More