Health

Liver cancer drugs to receive Pharmac funding

One of the world's most globally recognised liver cancer treatments will receive public funding from today. Tecentriq (atezolizumab) in combination with... Read More

A final festival by the river

The fourth and final River Sounds Festival was a bittersweet but beautiful finale, according to organisers. The River Sounds Festival - an 11-hour event held... Read More

New strain of drug-resistant fungus found in NZ

A new strain of drug-resistant fungus that causes ringworm has been found in New Zealand and scientists are warning doctors to look out for "suspicious infections". Dermatophytosis,... Read More

Woman gave birth on Air NZ plane, witnesses say

A woman has given birth on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to New Plymouth, RNZ understands. An Air New Zealand spokesperson said after flight NZ5041... Read More

One in five trans and non-binary people threatened

Warning: This story discusses assault, anti-trans violence, self harm, suicide and sexual violence. Almost one in five trans and non-binary** New Zealanders... Read More

Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs

A Whakatāne man with terminal cancer says he has outlived his life expectancy after joining a trial for cancer drugs that will be funded in New Zealand from... Read More

Reduction in breast cancer death rates

A new global study shows New Zealand is doing well in bringing down the number of breast cancer deaths, a health researcher says. The study - led by the International... Read More

'Dangers' to increasing prescription supply

Many people will be familiar with the three monthly call or appointment to the doctors to get your prescriptions for medications renewed - but that could be... Read More

Fetal Alcohol births petition given to Parliament

A petition aiming to reduce the number of babies born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder has been presented to Parliament. Tauranga man... Read More

Free AED training for the community

The generosity of one Tauranga community group towards another has culminated in the public being offered free classes to learn to operate a defibrillator next... Read More

Olympian supports Bay mums with golden bib

One of Aotearoa's most successful athletes has donated valuable memorabilia to support the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers. New Zealand's 1982 Commonwealth... Read More

Community project offers hope, meals & support

'These are multidimensional people.” That was the life lesson Lifezone trustee and Tūmanako volunteer Phil Radford learnt after years of serving those... Read More