Low measles vaccination rates in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes should be a concern after six confirmed cases in the country, an immunology lecturer says. Health... Read More

With surf lifeguards returning to Mount Maunganui, Omanu, and Pāpāmoa beaches this Labour Weekend, beachgoers are being urged to follow some simple but potentially... Read More

When Pāpāmoa man Kevin Sawford began showing subtle behavioural changes, his family never imagined dementia could be the cause. 'He's just 55 years old,... Read More

A 13-year-old boy has undergone major surgery after swallowing 80-100 small magnets reportedly purchased on Temu. Neodymium magnets have been banned since... Read More

Medsafe is investigating a brand of oestrogen patches, after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. An... Read More

Baycourt came alive recently as more than 450 parents, caregivers and children gathered for EPIC Families Live - the largest event for neurodiverse families... Read More

ACC has paid out $92.7 million in roughly five years to people who haven't received medical treatment on time. More than 1100 people were covered but that... Read More

Cabinet papers released this month show key government decisions around pharmacy ownership and advertising of medicines, which will be part of the upcoming Medical... Read More

A Tauranga man who collapsed on a tennis court and stopped breathing for six minutes is alive today thanks to the swift use of CPR chest compressions and a defibrillator. When... Read More

A sea of pink, big smiles and plenty of laughs hit Tauranga's waterfront on Wednesday for the annual Hot Pink Walk. More than 4000 walkers were expected to... Read More

New Zealand women aged 70 and 74 can now have free breast screening every two years. It comes after a year-long pilot screening programme in Nelson-Marlborough,... Read More

A weight-loss specialist is concerned about the number of patients needing serious patch-up operations after getting cut-price surgeries overseas. Waikato... Read More