Health

Hospital set for multi-million dollar upgrade

Tauranga's Grace Hospital is to get a multi-million dollar upgrade with new medical facilities to meet the needs of the growing city. Owners Evolution... Read More

Tips for a healthier approach to holiday drinking

Christmas and New Year often involve a fair amount of drinking for most adults, so here are some tools to help you make smarter choices about drinking alcohol. There... Read More

Overloaded maternity system facing job cuts

Midwives are warning an already stretched maternity system faces further overload if Health NZ axes almost all of its roles in maternity support services. An... Read More

Healthline services available 24/7

The summer holidays are almost here so now is the time to remind New Zealanders of the healthcare options available to them over the festive period. Some... Read More

$32.6 million in remediation payments, Health NZ

Interim Holidays Act remediation payments of $32.6 million have been processed today for 4308 current Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty employees. "With... Read More

Factors that affect your drinking experience

With Christmas and New Year coming up, it's time to remind the adults about some key tips when it comes to alcohol so they aren't feeling ill on Boxing Day or... Read More

Is your holiday destination hiding a health risk?

As kiwi families head for holiday homes and camping grounds this summer, Water New Zealand is urging people to make sure there are no hidden health risks lurking... Read More

Your summer go-to guide for the Western Bay

Planning to bury your nose in a good book this summer? Or is lounging on the beach more your thing? Perhaps you have some adventures planned with your pooch? Whether... Read More

‘Make It Click' Remix drops for Summer festivals

As summer festivals approach, McDonald's and Kiwi DJ Jess Rhodes are remixing road safety with a modern take on the classic Kiwi anthem ‘Make It Click'. Originally... Read More

Periods could be costing economy $4b a year

Painful cramps and other period symptoms could be costing the economy more than $4 billion a year, a health economics professor estimates. That is based on... Read More

Health warning issued in Rotorua for algal bloom

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holdens Bay in Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the... Read More

Getting help for family violence this summer

Over the summer there can be a lot of stress placed on families, it is sadly one of the busiest times of year for Police attending family violence. Family... Read More