Health

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

How to tackle grief this holiday season

The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for those who are grieving. As the festivities draw closer, it's common to feel a rising sense of unease. 'The... Read More

St John encourages festival goes to stay safe

With thousands of revellers predicted to descend upon festivals and concerts around Aotearoa this summer, Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) is reminding everyone to... Read More

Rescue Helicopter demand to increase this summer

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 41 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty, and surrounding regions during the month of November. These... Read More

Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers

Jayden Whyman met his future wife, Tasha, at a bus stop in Rotorua when they were just teenagers. She loved painting, walking their dog, spending time... Read More

Police backtrack on plan for new road spikes

Police have backtracked on replacing their old road spikes - which have injured dozens of officers - despite testing new, safer spikes. But because so few... Read More