Health

Recall of Deep brand Green Garlic product

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Vimms Enterprise Limited in its recall of a batch of Deep brand Green Garlic due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Deep... Read More

Mum explains why 'time matters' for people with MS

Pāpāmoa mother Sam Goddard was pregnant with her first child when she started experiencing pins and needles in her feet. It was 2018 and Goddard, then... Read More

New set of wheels boosts healthcare access

Hato Hone St John has gained a new set of wheels to continue improving health access for the community. The Mackay Strathnaver Trust has donated a new Waka... Read More

Local survivor spurs Blue September health action

For Tauranga resident Mike Lane, a surprise prostate cancer diagnosis nine years ago sparked a mission to get Kiwi men talking about their health - and taking... Read More

Equestrians call for safe passing on NZ roads

Tauranga horse owners are saddling up this Sunday to ride in solidarity with equestrians across the world to promote life-saving road safety messages this month. On... Read More

Tauranga Boys' takes on 40-hour mental health test

The gruelling 40-hour endurance challenge, founded by Tauranga Boys' College, returns this year with fresh energy and expanded support. The purpose of the... Read More

Worker critical after workplace fall in Tauranga

WorkSafe New Zealand is investigating how a worker was injured in a three-metre fall at NZ Car Parts in Mount Maunganui on Monday. Hato Hone St John said it... Read More

Digital health service delivers faster access

More than 21,000 consultations have already been delivered through the Government's new 24/7 digital health service launched in July, Health Minister Simeon... Read More

BOP schools fear "slow death" of outdoor education

Outdoor education will 'die a slow death” at his school if a proposed government change goes ahead, one Bay of Plenty teacher predicts. Education Outdoors... Read More

Initiative aims to welcome more women into trades

More Kiwi women are taking up building trade apprenticeships, and a new campaign aims to ensure work sites are ready for them. It has the backing of a self-employed... Read More

More Kiwis receiving surgery as target exceeded

The Government has exceeded its first Elective Boost target, delivering more than 16,000 additional procedures so far and reducing wait times for patients, Health... Read More

Demand for child cancer support rises

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Child Cancer Foundation (CCF) is calling on Kiwis to get creative with their hair for Wig Wednesday - on September... Read More