Health

Measles outbreak officially over, but risk remains

The measles outbreak, which started in September, is officially over, with 42 days since the last confirmed connected case - but risk from the virus remains. One... Read More

Tauranga teen death: Parents challenge care

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers. Maddie Hall's parents spent years trying to help their daughter. They... Read More

New kidney scanner boosts care for renal patients

A new state‑of‑the‑art ultrasound machine is expected to benefit renal patients across Bay of Plenty following a donation from local charitable trust Trinity... Read More

Measles case confirmed in Tauranga

Health New Zealand has confirmed a new measles case in Tauranga which is likely linked to recent overseas travel. The case is not connected to the recent... Read More

Whakatāne Hospital doctor quits before starting

Whakatāne Hospital has been recruiting for more obstetrician-gynaecologists. (File photo) Photo: Screenshot / Google A senior obstetrician who was recruited... Read More

Volunteers sought to support palliative care

Volunteers are the backbone of Waipuna Hospice, providing essential support for specialist palliative care and helping keep services running for patients and... Read More

Hacked patient fears identity theft

A Tauranga pensioner is worried about identity theft after receiving confirmation her account was affected by the ManageMyHealth cyber breach. Kaye McKenzie-Muirson,... Read More

From lake to lounge: Waka Ama aims to boost health

There is a hive of activity at Lake Karāpiro this week, as the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals get underway. This year is the largest in the event's history,... Read More

Safety concerns: Chicken & duck parfait recalled

Charcuterie Du Pacifique Sud is recalling its L'Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait due to a failure of food safety controls. A move that's being supported... Read More

Teen in Starship after party, driver arrested

A 14-year-old girl is seriously injured in Starship Hospital after being hit by a car outside an 'out-of-control” party in Tauranga. Police... Read More

Tauranga woman falls from boot of moving car

A Tauranga woman has suffered a brain bleed after falling from the boot of a moving car that two children were 'bonnet surfing” on, police allege. The... Read More

Government u-turns on prescription co-payment fees

RNZ In a policy u-turn, people will only need to pay a single $5 co-payment fee for the new 12-month prescriptions coming into effect from February. The... Read More