Health

Tauranga to fluoride water despite mayor no-vote

New Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale has voted against adding fluoride to Tauranga's water. The Olympic rowing champion says he has 'real question marks... Read More

NZ’s appetite for meat could sizzle into new era

The overconsumption of meat has been related to negative health, environmental, and animal welfare outcomes. As a result, many people are cutting back on meat,... Read More

Waikato Hospital memo bans non-English languages

Waikato public hospital has told nurses not to speak to patients in any language other than English. A memo sent to all nursing staff last Friday, obtained... Read More

Programme making better young drivers

A new set of 16-year-olds with fresh learner licences head out on to New Zealand roads each year. That's why the Bay of Plenty Rotary Clubs brought to the... Read More

It’s time for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal!

The Breast Cancer Foundation is asking the people of Bay of Plenty to think pink and give generously to the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal this Friday and Saturday. More... Read More

League Legends XIII kit up for men’s wellbeing

WARNING: This story mentions suicidal ideation. Please see below for help and crisis information. The first time former professional rugby league player Louis... Read More

Webinar on best chances after a cancer diagnosis

In loving memory of her mother, Lisa McCarthy has organised an event to help people understand what they need to do to give themselves the best chance of thriving... Read More

Shocktober flash mob highlights cardiac survival

A spontaneous flash mob broke out on The Strand on Saturday as Hato Hone St John rolled out their Shocktober initiative for the first time. 'It is the very... Read More

Community events get major funding boost

Locals and visitors to Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty have endless community events to attend over the coming months, thanks to the support of the local... Read More

Urgent vaccinations needed for whooping cough

Health experts are calling for urgent widespread vaccination to protect the most vulnerable as whooping cough cases in New Zealand hit their highest levels in... Read More

Food hubs struggling with high demand

THREE KEY FACTS: One-third of Food Hub recipients are seeking help for the first time. Food Hubs can only meet around 60 per cent of their communities'... Read More

Psychiatrists warn: mental health care underfunded

A survey of 540 New Zealand psychiatrists found that 94 per cent believe current resourcing is not suitable, according to the Australian & New Zealand Journal... Read More