06:58am Sun 06 Dec, 2015
'I like to go big.” That's how Jed Mildon describes his riding style. The BMX rider, who is known for his stunts and thrills through Nitro Circus and other... Read More
11:01am Sat 05 Dec, 2015
One baby dying unexpectedly in its sleep is one too many says the leader of a programme focussed on reducing infant mortality. 'Around 35 New Zealand babies a year... Read More
11:28am Fri 04 Dec, 2015
Further improving the quality of patient care in the Bay of Plenty is the focus of a report released today. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board's 2015 Quality... Read More
06:57am Fri 04 Dec, 2015
A product recall notice for Fruzio Mixed Berries has been issued after a warning about the link between Hepatitis A and imported frozen berries. And authorities... Read More
09:24am Thu 03 Dec, 2015
A building which has been a haven for travelling patients and their family has said goodbye to its last guest. Located in the heart of the Waikato Hospital campus,... Read More
02:00pm Wed 02 Dec, 2015
Sick Bay of Plenty children have been given a $70,086 boost thanks to the annual Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board and Countdown... Read More
08:52am Wed 02 Dec, 2015
The Waikato District Health Board is offering a new service to help family and friends stay in touch with their loved ones. Through the health board's website friends... Read More
09:05am Tue 01 Dec, 2015
A warning has been issued on the link between Hepatitis A and imported frozen berries after four people were found to be ill with the virus. There is a "potential... Read More
08:45am Tue 01 Dec, 2015
Some of the 116kg of paua recently seized by Ministry of Primary Industries inspectors may be poisonous in addition to having been illegally taken. Ministry for... Read More
08:43am Tue 01 Dec, 2015
Haemodialysis patients can often become a prisoner of their own homes, bound by the confines of four walls and chained to a machine. With these realities in mind,... Read More
01:58pm Mon 30 Nov, 2015
The Ministry for Primary Industries' weekly update has revealed a poison content warning remains in place for local shellfish. Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa,... Read More
10:39am Mon 30 Nov, 2015
Cross-sector collaboration on diabetes, most cancers, mental health issues and rheumatic fever is being called for to drive future Maori health gains. Maori health... Read More