Health

First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu

The world's first potential case of bird flu passing from mammals to humans means New Zealand is 'absolutely at the point” of needing a response plan in... Read More

City couple's mushroom venture

In a large warehouse, not far from Taupō, a young couple is busy bagging gourmet mushrooms. Their established vegetable garden and loyal Jack Russell terrier... Read More

Half of NZ's junior doctors to strike for 25 hours

About half the country's junior doctors are set to walk off the job for 25 hours with every aspect of the hospital system likely to be affected. Te Whatu... Read More

Recalled peanuts mistakenly released for sale

Anyone who bought Value Pack Roasted Salted Peanuts since 11 April is urged to check whether they are part of a batch that was recalled on April 5. 'Prolife... Read More

Kiwis affected by cancer: Dry July returns

More than 7500 Kiwis took a stand against cancer last July by spending 31 days without alcohol and raising over $1.2 million. Today, the Dry July campaign... Read More

Mum recounts life-threatening asthma attack

Eleven-year-old Jamie Ross' lips turned blue, and he couldn't catch his breath. Not even his mum - a nurse - and his dad - a paramedic - could help. Jamie... Read More

The foods most recalled over safety concerns

Undeclared allergens in food have been identified as the leading cause for safety recalls last year, with milk allergens triggering the most recalls. The... Read More

School lunches: more than just nutrition

School meal programmes can feed kids successfully without creating excess food waste when they offer a wide range of foods that students are familiar with and... Read More

Wheelchair-accessible maimai in Te Puke

Fish and Game is working to make duck hunting more inclusive by opening the first wheelchair-accessible public shooting maimai in the country. Tens of thousands... Read More

Funding shortfall endangering care of elderly

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is calling for increased funding for Aged Residential Care in Budget 2024. NZNO... Read More

Phenomena when a person is days away from dying

A hospice nurse has lifted the lid and revealed the six 'unimaginable” things that happen to someone when they are on their deathbed. Registered Los... Read More

Treatment: Mother with sick child burgled

A Rotorua mother and her young daughter with cancer returned from hospital to find they had been burgled, with thieves taking laptops, phones, gaming equipment... Read More