Health

Relay For Life returns to Tauranga next month

The Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty is bringing its iconic fundraising event, Relay For Life, back to Tauranga next month. People from across the region... Read More

Milo snack bars recalled nationwide

Nestlé has recalled specific batches of Milo Dipped Snack Bars as the product may contain foreign matter, namely rubber. Acting New Zealand Food Safety... Read More

Waihī surfer’s ordeal after breaking his back

At 18, Levi Stewart was in the prime of his junior surfing career, competing in a Surf New Zealand contest at Piha Beach on Auckland's West Coast. The Waihī-born... Read More

Measles outbreak officially over, but risk remains

The measles outbreak, which started in September, is officially over, with 42 days since the last confirmed connected case - but risk from the virus remains. One... Read More

Tauranga teen death: Parents challenge care

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Maddie Hall's parents spent years trying to help their daughter. They... Read More

New kidney scanner boosts care for renal patients

A new state‑of‑the‑art ultrasound machine is expected to benefit renal patients across Bay of Plenty following a donation from local charitable trust Trinity... Read More

Measles case confirmed in Tauranga

Health New Zealand has confirmed a new measles case in Tauranga which is likely linked to recent overseas travel. The case is not connected to the recent... Read More

Whakatāne Hospital doctor quits before starting

Whakatāne Hospital has been recruiting for more obstetrician-gynaecologists. (File photo) Photo: Screenshot / Google A senior obstetrician who was recruited... Read More

Volunteers sought to support palliative care

Volunteers are the backbone of Waipuna Hospice, providing essential support for specialist palliative care and helping keep services running for patients and... Read More

Hacked patient fears identity theft

A Tauranga pensioner is worried about identity theft after receiving confirmation her account was affected by the ManageMyHealth cyber breach. Kaye McKenzie-Muirson,... Read More

From lake to lounge: Waka Ama aims to boost health

There is a hive of activity at Lake Karāpiro this week, as the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals get underway. This year is the largest in the event's history,... Read More

Safety concerns: Chicken & duck parfait recalled

Charcuterie Du Pacifique Sud is recalling its L'Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait due to a failure of food safety controls. A move that's being supported... Read More