Health

‘Life-changing’ drugs for youth with diabetes

New drugs targeting weight loss and diabetes management such as Ozempic/Wegovy can help lower the number of young people impacted by type 2 diabetes, a paediatrician... Read More

Person airlifted after fall on Mauao track

A person has been airlifted off Mauao after reports of someone falling near one of the walking tracks. A SunLive reader said a rescue helicopter arrived on... Read More

How two Olympians plan to turn pain into progress

Two Olympians, one from Tauranga and the other from Raglan, have teamed up for a gruelling challenge in an effort to change the lives of children born with clubfoot. Tennis... Read More

Teen's death a tragic warning on online grooming

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers. A teenager who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after exposure to... Read More

Study backs short daily workouts for heart health

New research from the University of Sydney is reinforcing a message long championed by Exercise New Zealand: when it comes to physical activity, every minute... Read More

Health NZ warns as measles spreads nationwide

Health New Zealand is urging immediate action as measles cases continue to rise across the country, with 17 confirmed infections as of Sunday, November 2 —... Read More

Frightmares: BoP’s spooky sleep stats

As Halloween casts its eerie glow, new research reveals that the Bay of Plenty's most terrifying experiences aren't coming from horror movies - they're happening... Read More

Measles warning ahead of national kapa haka comp

A Māori health coalition is asking those attending the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition to take precautions to prevent measles from spreading. Thirteen... Read More

Young hero honoured after saving toddler

The 10-year-old who saved a toddler from drowning at Baywave last month has been recognised by Hato Hone St John for her act of heroism. Tauranga St John... Read More

KidsCan launches 24-hour handball challenge

Bay of Plenty content creator Jordan Watson - known for his How to Dad parenting videos will be taking part in a non-stop 24-hour handball-a-thon at Eden Park... Read More

Temu probes magnet case after boy’s surgery

Online storefront Temu says it hasn't been able to verify whether magnets consumed by a 13-year-old boy which resulted in major surgery were sold on its... Read More

Why the New Zealand workforce needs a break

A record number of New Zealanders are experiencing burnout, with a combination of job insecurity, tight economic times and a pressure to always be on the clock... Read More