Health

Healthcare assistant photographed man in coma

A man who suffered a brain injury in an accident described as 'some Final Destination s***” says he was 'heartbroken” by the actions of a... Read More

Rescue helicopter undergoing training exercises

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter team has been conducting essential training exercises over water today, with plans to continue on Tuesday. The training took... Read More

Pāpāmoa Beach rescue for struggling swimmer

A woman's swim in rough seas at a Pāpāmoa East beach 'could have easily ended in a fatality” if bystanders had not rushed to her rescue, lifeguards say. Eastern... Read More

Triple fatality: Crash survivor loses limbs

As Jeremy Capper rode his Harley-Davidson around a sweeping bend he felt the warmth of the morning sun on his back. Capper was mindful of the speed limit,... Read More

Vintage machinery enthusiasts rally for good cause

It's the annual family fun day where kids can clamber, ride and get up close to antique vehicles and modern trucks but this year, the Tauranga Vintage Machinery... Read More

‘No stage 5’: Tauranga mum’s cancer fight

A Tauranga woman is staying optimistic in the face of a terminal cancer journey. After feeling run down and experiencing symptoms such as bloating, Sarena... Read More

Liver cancer drugs to receive Pharmac funding

One of the world's most globally recognised liver cancer treatments will receive public funding from today. Tecentriq (atezolizumab) in combination with... Read More

A final festival by the river

The fourth and final River Sounds Festival was a bittersweet but beautiful finale, according to organisers. The River Sounds Festival - an 11-hour event held... Read More

New strain of drug-resistant fungus found in NZ

A new strain of drug-resistant fungus that causes ringworm has been found in New Zealand and scientists are warning doctors to look out for "suspicious infections". Dermatophytosis,... Read More

Woman gave birth on Air NZ plane, witnesses say

A woman has given birth on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to New Plymouth, RNZ understands. An Air New Zealand spokesperson said after flight NZ5041... Read More

One in five trans and non-binary people threatened

Warning: This story discusses assault, anti-trans violence, self harm, suicide and sexual violence. Almost one in five trans and non-binary** New Zealanders... Read More

Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs

A Whakatāne man with terminal cancer says he has outlived his life expectancy after joining a trial for cancer drugs that will be funded in New Zealand from... Read More