Health

Tauranga’s bid for fluoride extension denied

Tauranga's council faces 'extreme” costs that could run into millions of dollars if it doesn't fluoridate the city's water by the end of next month after... Read More

Workforce boost in mental health training welcomed

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey welcomes the significant increase in Health NZ-funded psychiatry registrar places and the increase of Health NZ-funded... Read More

Pilot vaping project showing teen quit success

A pilot programme led by digital health innovators Ignite Aotearoa and oVRcome is having a 50 per cent success rate in reducing young people's vaping habits. Launched... Read More

I Am Climate Hope tours NZ

The 'I Am Climate Hope Tour”, a collaboration between I Am Hope, Genesis, and supporters such as UBCO and Ara Ake, led by mental health advocate Mike King,... Read More

One million Kiwis suffer from respiratory disease

The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory disease is far worse than previously thought, with around 1 million Kiwis affected, a new report shows. The... Read More

SPCA laundry is Lesley's happy place

For most of us, laundry is a tiresome chore, but for SPCA volunteer Lesley Marshall it's her happy place. It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and she's proof... Read More

Tauranga Boys’ prefects complete Fortress 40

Tauranga Boys' College prefects showed their true grit, determination and resilience over the weekend as they completed their annual Fortress 40 Challenge. This... Read More

The personal cost of a motorbike crash

Kavana Jane says the pain of losing a loved one to a motorbike accident never goes away. In August the 25-year-old commemorated the four year anniversary... Read More

Action taken on nitrous oxide sale for recreation

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti said urgent action is being taken to restrict the sale of nitrous oxide and he welcomes new advice from Medsafe highlighting tougher... Read More

Drunken behaviour frustrates Police in Waikato

Waikato Police are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder, which crossed the line in the central Hamilton CBD overnight on Saturday. A... Read More

Do something blue to help a mate through

Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ is the organisation behind Blue September, the foundation's biggest campaign of the year, where New Zealanders join with their... Read More

Kiwi music legend dies after cancer battle

Iconic New Zealand singer Eddie Low has died at age 81 after battling cancer. Low was born blind because of the German measles outbreak in Rotorua on... Read More