Health

Hunters urged to keep everyone safe this Roar

With the Easter break coinciding with the early part of the Roar hunting season, there will likely be big numbers of hunters taking to the bush this long weekend. Recreational... Read More

Wanted: Volunteers for ketamine drug trial

Dozens of people are wanted for a novel drug trial, using ketamine for those with treatment resistant depression. Researchers at the University of... Read More

Patient airlifted to hospital from Mauao

UPDATE: One person is in a critical condition following an incident on Mauao today. Emergency services were called to a popular walking track on Mauao at... Read More

Man collapses on Matapihi rail bridge

InterGroup infrastructure operator Tama Clark says he was going about his day working when all of a sudden he saw a member of the public collapse on the Matapihi... Read More

Mission to remove sugar from staple foods

'Sugar is found in a number of everyday foods so gradually reducing levels has a significant impact on the health of New Zealanders." This is the message... Read More

Govt: almost $3m for period products in schools

The Coalition Government has committed $2.9 million to ensure intermediate and secondary schools continue providing period products to those who need them, Minister... Read More

Urgent plea for BOP blood donors

Calls are being put out to real-life superheroes to donate blood at one of the upcoming blood drives in the Bay of Plenty There are nine upcoming blood drives... Read More

Covid-19 inquiry attracts 11,000 submissions

Public consultation on the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Covid-19 Lessons has concluded, Internal Affairs Minister Hon Brooke van Velden... Read More

Tauranga musician needs life-saving treatment

Chris Robinson needs our help. In June, 2023, he was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer, and he needs funds to get to the UK for lifesaving treatment. New... Read More

IronMāori triathlon enters new era

Fifteen years after its launch, the annual indigenous triathlon, IronMāori, is entering a new stage as its founders step aside. IronMāori was founded in... Read More

Mental health & addiction services for EDs

Mental health and addiction specialists will begin working at emergency departments at four large hospitals this year, the government says. The scheme will... Read More

More than 400 jobs may be cut at MOH and MPI

More than 400 jobs could go as the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Ministry of Health look to cut their budgets. The Ministry for Primary Industries... Read More