Health

BOP gardeners rack up 6130 ACC injury claims

More than 6000 Bay of Plenty residents lodged ACC claims for gardening-related injuries last year, placing the region fourth highest in New Zealand as spring... Read More

Ōmokoroa walk steps up for diabetes support

Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to lace up and 'lap” part of Ōmokoroa Peninsula on October 17 to help bolster funding for diabetes support... Read More

Tauranga transfers among five rescue missions

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter completed five missions across the North Island on Monday, including two patient transfers from Tauranga Hospital. The crew's... Read More

Hospital bike thefts spark calls for security

A 10-hour workday ended on a sour note for some Tauranga Hospital staff after three bicycles were allegedly stolen from the hospital grounds. The bikes... Read More

Volunteers boosting people's 'chance of survival'

Tauranga Rotary volunteers are hitting the streets to make sure defibrillators can be found when every second counts. Members of Rotary Tauranga Te Papa and... Read More

Kirwan, Bledisloe Cup hit Mount this weekend

A rugby legend, the Bledisloe Cup and a shot at a world record are heading to Mount Maunganui this weekend as Sir John Kirwan's Drive for Five tour rolls into... Read More

Coroner: Rare condition missed before birth

Baby Sage Lewis was alive for only one day, 15 hours and 42 minutes. But it was apparent he was cherished for every second of the brief life he spent... Read More

Tauranga, Rotorua landmarks glow bright pink

Some of the Bay of Plenty's best-known landmarks will glow bright pink throughout October as part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer. Landmarks... Read More

Loneliness levels high in BOP, psychologist warns

More than four in 10 Bay of Plenty residents experience loneliness, and a leading psychologist warns the issue is affecting the region's ability to attract and... Read More

Tauranga mural: 25 native details await discovery

A vibrant new mural designed to bring comfort, curiosity and a sense of adventure to their healthcare experience now greets children visiting Tauranga Hospital's... Read More

Sensory exercise highlights dementia awareness

Families, carers and community members were given a powerful insight into the challenges faced by people living with dementia during an awareness event at Radius... Read More

Surf therapy trust rides wave of success

What began as a pilot programme for women at Mount Maunganui has grown into a community trust, with plans to bring the benefits of surf therapy to more people. Surf... Read More