The family of a young mother who died after inhaling helium at her child's birthday party have described their desperate efforts to save the 'bright and bubbly”... Read More

Teams around New Zealand are hitting the golf course to take on a challenge like no other - 72 holes, a marathon, or 36 holes a half marathon in one day, to... Read More

Frolicking about on inflatables is perfect for pools ... but the Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service is pleading with people to keep those floaties out of the ocean. Head... Read More

Not many people can claim they've continuously volunteered during 40 years of their life - let alone to the same organisation. But Maungatapu's Pam Smith can. The... Read More

Police have charged a person after a man was found critically injured on a road in Bethlehem this week. Emergency services were called to the State Highway... Read More

After a long day of work and in need of a much longer summer break, the last thing you feel like doing is making dinner. It's the beginning of the year and... Read More

Pharmac is encouraging people to have their say on proposals to fund six more medicines and change the brand of one medicine before consultation closes on January... Read More

A new podcast featuring AUT academics and former All Blacks is hoping to demystify concussions and provide greater insight into the risks and benefits of playing... Read More

Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training that they hoped would open up more career opportunities... Read More

There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that... Read More

Mount Maunganui will host the Eastern Regional Championships, New Zealand's second-largest lifesaving carnival this weekend. Surf lifesaving clubs from around... Read More

Mount Maunganui's Mike Hickson has brought back gold and silver from the Waka Ama NZ sprint nationals. Hickson has competed in the sprint nationals for 32... Read More