Health

Keeping infectious patients separate

A Tauranga doctor has described general practice waiting rooms as 'breeding grounds” for viruses pre-COVID. But coronavirus has changed the way doctors'... Read More

Covid-19: Pop-up testing around NZ today

There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. Kiwis around the country are being encouraged to go get tested for the virus today in Christchurch,... Read More

Plant-based diet promoted for healthy living

It's a good start, but it needs to go much further. That's the reaction from Evidence Based Eating New Zealand's - EBENZ to a white paper titled 'Improving... Read More

Giraffe warmer no stretch for caravan people

The Tauranga Hospital children's ward is $2500 closer to purchasing a lifesaving piece of equipment for sick babies, thanks to a joint donation from two Bay... Read More

Children need a voice in the family justice system

Researchers support children's participation being enhanced in the family justice system as it undergoes a government-led overhaul. The results of a six-year research... Read More

Covid-19 update: No new cases in New Zealand today

There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand's managed isolation and quarantine facilities today. There was no conference from officials... Read More

Government confirms CovidCard trial to go ahead

The Government has confirmed a community-wide trial of CovidCard technology in Rotorua, as it explores options for COVID-19 contact tracing. 'Effective contact... Read More

No new cases of COVID-19 today

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today. The Minister of Health Chris Hipkins and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield provided... Read More

Cost of living and suicide rates on people‘s minds

Mental health, cost of living, suicide rates and violence are among the biggest issues keeping Kiwis awake at night, a national health and wellbeing study has... Read More

“Landmark” vaping bill passes final reading

A bill to regulate vaping passed in parliament is being touted as 'landmark legislation”. Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa says the bill puts New... Read More

Scheme to get produce to needy to end despite need

A government initiative to help fruit and vegetable growers while also feeding hungry whānau is coming to an end - but food banks say demand for the service is... Read More

Govt rules out interim payouts for health staff

The government has put the kibosh on hopes hospital workers owed three quarters of a billion dollars could get an interim payout early. The 20 boards and the... Read More