Health

Students take artificial heart prototype to Japan

A team of UC students are in Japan for the global Heart Hackathon, a competition to build a fully operational artificial heart. An estimated 17.9 million... Read More

Confirmed measles case prompts warning

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has confirmed that a new case of measles has been identified on Waiheke Island in Auckland. The case and their household... Read More

Child wellness centre opens in Tauranga

A 'one-stop-shop” for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns has opened in Tauranga, which should 'speed up”... Read More

Health teams swap scrubs for uniforms in exercise

The dual skillsets of the New Zealand Defence Force's highly trained Reservists have been on full display this weekend, during the fourth and final joint surgical... Read More

Disabled man alleges abuse, neglect while in care

Mike Sherman claims he has suffered abuse, neglect and inadequate care while living in housing for people with disabilities. Now the 31-year-old, who has... Read More

Hot summer on the horizon

Our dedicated volunteer lifeguards are back on duty for another action-packed season, just in time for what could be a sizzling summer. According to NIWA,... Read More

Super Nan achieves her IronMāori goal

Amanda Hita took a few seconds to savour the moment. As the 52-year-old from the Hawke's Bay was joined by three of her mokopuna in the finishing chute of... Read More

No one has to cry alone

Are you grappling with the profound grief and isolation that comes with losing someone to suicide? Grief Support Services invites you to their Remembrance... Read More

Beware of algal blooms when using lakes or rivers

If you're heading out to lakes and rivers across Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty this summer remember to check for algal blooms before going near the water. 'Algal... Read More

The difference between allergies and being sick

Sneezing? Runny nose? Those symptoms are typically the same whether you are in the throes of seasonal allergies or in a battle against a viral infection. Allergies... Read More

Movement in Movember: Urging men to do exercise

Movember is an annual campaign held each November to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental... Read More

Health NZ, Police revise mental health plan

Health New Zealand's implementation plan is in place following changes NZ Police is making to its response to mental health. At the heart of these changes... Read More