Health

Report highlights food recall system at work - MPI

A new report by New Zealand Food Safety identifies Salmonella in imported sesame seed-based products as the most significant food safety event of 2023, resulting... Read More

Earthquakes: Homeowners urged to check houses

Homeowners are being encouraged to make some simple checks on their homes, and to take actions that will help keep their whānau and properties safe. 'There... Read More

Opepe Farm Trust offers milk self-service, Taupō

Old-fashioned, creamy milk is in for a comeback in Taupō, as a high-tech makeover will help locals make their morning coffee more sustainable. Opepe Farm... Read More

Sharing health knowledge with others

Rongoā Māori expert Awhitia Mihaere (Ngāti Kahungunu) wants to share her life experiences and applied practices of rongoā. The chairperson of the ACC... Read More

Kiwi ultramarathon legend eyes world record

Renowned ultramarathon runner Sam Harvey sets his sights on breaking the world record at the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra in Queensland, Australia on May 4.... Read More

Measles epidemic warning as vaccination rates lag

The number of children becoming susceptible to measles is growing by about 1000 a month, according to public health experts. The figure has been highlighted... Read More

Mount air quality impacting health-review confirms

Mount Maunganui's poor air quality has been confirmed as impacting people's health, forcing officials to weigh up the future of the city's industrial... Read More

BOP rider recalls 'frightening situation'

On a beautiful Rotorua day, Jonty, a keen mountain biker, was enjoying the tracks and trails in the scenic Redwood Forest. Having spent the morning riding... Read More

Rescue helicopter crews face rising costs

People are urged to give generously this Chopper Appeal Month to support the thousands of lifesaving missions flown by rescue helicopters every year as costs... Read More

Pharmac's budget boosted to $6.3b

The government has announced what it says is the largest Pharmac budget in its history. Associate Health Minister David Seymour says it will spend nearly... Read More

Doctors raise alarm over children's ward delays

The children's ward at Rotorua Hospital will be missing a third of its beds as winter hits because Te Whatu Ora halted an upgrade partway through to review... Read More

BOP man's US odyssey to Motor Neurone Disease NZ

There's the Coast to Coast - then there's the Coast to Coast, US style. Pongakawa's James Wilkins has tackled the New Zealand version six times. Next month... Read More