Health

'100% preventable': man dies after hospital fall

The daughter of a man who died at Rotorua Hospital believes her dad's death after a 'huge fall” on a ward was preventable and the result of an overburdened... Read More

September: Rescue helicopter completes 44 missions

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has once again demonstrated its vital role in the Bay of Plenty region, successfully completing 44 life-saving missions throughout... Read More

Safer Boating Week - tips for keeping safe

Come home safe. That's the message from the Safer Boating Forum partners, who want every recreational craft user to put steps in place to make sure they return... Read More

Bubble walk honours babies lost too soon

Families gathered at War Memorial Park in Tauranga on Saturday for a Bubble Walk to honour children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, known as... Read More

Nursing students rally across the country

Today, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) nursing students are taking their struggle to the streets calling on the... Read More

Learn to become a lifesaver

As part of Shocktober - Hato Hone St John's CPR awareness month - Bay of Plenty residents can take part in free CPR training lessons at two locations in the... Read More

Mum's ‘life-changing’ results after surgery

On July 23, Pam Coburn had her first bite of food in more than two years. The 41-year-old was previously tube-fed due to a diagnosed rare abdominal condition... Read More

Retirement Villages review announcement great news

'The Government's announcement that they are progressing work on the Retirement Villages Act 2003 review and focusing it on the areas of highest importance is... Read More

Organ Donation NZ to host Thank You Day

On Saturday, November 30, Organ Donation New Zealand will celebrate ‘Thank You Day,' a heartfelt occasion dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions... Read More

A message of hope for Tauranga youth

Mike King's I Am Climate Hope Tour is coming to Tauranga with the aim of bringing a message of hope to youth. The tour is a collaboration between I Am Hope,... Read More

Eight facts about toxic shellfish poisoning

With warmer weather on the way, Kiwis all over the country will be heading to the beach to enjoy the sea's bounty. Before you go gathering shellfish, New... Read More

Children to learn livesaving skills

Hato Hone St John is encouraging young students to learn basic CPR skills at school by getting hands-on practice with their favourite teddy bear as part of World... Read More