Health

The former police officer on his new calling

Following their retirement in 2022, Kevin and Gaylene Milne moved to a 1ha property in Putaruru in 2024. They brought a precious cargo with them, around a dozen... Read More

Tauranga mum, 34, survived breast cancer

Warning: This story includes references to suicide and mental health and may be distressing. Pyes Pā woman Stephanie Samuelson's life flashed before her... Read More

Family fights to keep baby alive

Katana Morunga looks like any other 15-month-old baby: cute, cuddly and angelic. But Katana has Dnm2 congenital myopathy; an ultra-rare genetic disorder... Read More

Exercise helps mental health

This week from October 6-12 marks Mental Health Awareness Week, and ExerciseNZ is shining a light on one of the most underappreciated, yet effective forms of... Read More

Parents fight for treatment to help smiling son

Arlo Woodward's grin is so infectious that it's almost impossible not to smile back when he puts his two front teeth on display. The cheerful 15-month-old... Read More

Fishing linked to lower distress, NZ study finds

A New Zealand study of nearly 1900 anglers has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health. According to the study published in... Read More

Sustainability of surgery wait times questioned

An increase in Bay of Plenty and Lakes patients having elective surgeries sooner is 'not sustainable” amid staffing shortages, the senior doctors'... Read More

Number of measles cases now at 11 nationally

One new measles case has been confirmed in the Northland outbreak over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases in Northland to 10. With Queenstown's... Read More

Tauranga turns pink for annual Hot Pink Walk

As another October rolls around, so does Breast Cancer Support Service's Hot Pink Walk. On October 15, 'a sea of pink, big smiles and plenty of laughs”... Read More

Top up your wellbeing

As part of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week from October 6-12, the Art of Living Foundation is offering free online breathwork and meditation sessions... Read More

Labour: Healthcare 'out of reach' for middle NZ

Labour MP and health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall says healthcare has become 'out of reach for even middle New Zealanders”. Verrall and Tauranga-based... Read More

Child pulled from Baywave pool rushed to hospital

A child was revived by lifeguards and rushed to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from New Zealand's biggest wave pool. The incident happened... Read More