The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew completed five potentially life-saving missions in a single day, spending almost 17 hours responding to Bay of Plenty and... Read More

Have you ever wondered why daffodils are the symbol of the Cancer Society of New Zealand's major fundraiser? According to the society, the iconic flower is... Read More

In New Zealand, one in three Kiwis will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, according to the organisation that supports those affected. 'Each day... Read More

Hospitals have created dedicated flu wards and some elective surgery is being cancelled as influenza A hits the health system hard. Health bosses were now... Read More

A university student who has contracted scabies six times says it took four doctors and six months to diagnose his first bout of the highly contagious skin condition. The... Read More

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter completed 270 life-saving missions across the Bay of Plenty in the first half of the year. The Tauranga-based chopper responded... Read More

Sponsored Content Bay of Plenty's vintage and classic vehicle owners are invited to dust off their four-wheeled beauties for this month's Daffodil Car Show... Read More

When StarJam closed its doors last year, Kate Smith saw more than the loss of a dance class. She saw young people with disabilities lose a place where they... Read More

When visitors stop to admire Jo Pedersen's artwork at the inaugural Tauranga Art Show this month, they will see more than her years of creative experimentation... Read More

After surviving a 110,000-volt electric shock that left him with burns to 60% of his body, Tauranga's Troy Hall knows how quickly life can change. In this... Read More

A much-loved cat who spent years comforting and greeting visitors outside Tauranga Hospital has disappeared. Steps, a 12-year-old tabby affectionately... Read More

A Bay of Plenty doctor has been recognised for her long-standing contribution to primary healthcare, receiving a national award for service to the communities... Read More