Health

Changes to Police response to mental health

NZ Police and Health New Zealand are rolling out Phase Three of the Mental Health Response Change Programme following the successful implementation of Phases... Read More

How NZ plans to wipe out cervical cancer for good

Today marks World Health Organization (WHO) Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a global movement launched in 2020 when 194 countries, including New Zealand, committed... Read More

Teenager suffers spinal injury after pool dive

A teenager who injured her spine diving into a lap pool at Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is being treated at Middlemore Hospital. Bay Venues general... Read More

$50,000 Whānau Voice Grant opens

Te Taura Ora o Waiariki, the Te Arawa Iwi Māori Partnership Board, has opened applications for its first-ever $50,000 Whānau Voice Grant, inviting bold, community-led... Read More

Firefighters’ union slams job cuts

A veteran firefighter says Fire and Emergency New Zealand's announcement of major restructuring this week felt all too familiar. 'I joined the service in... Read More

New measles case, travelled through two airports

One new measles case has been confirmed on Saturday, linked to a Wellington College student who travelled through both Wellington and Auckland airports. The... Read More

Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand

Coloured sand products sold by Kmart NZ have tested positive for tremolite asbestos, prompting an urgent recall notice and warning for anyone who has bought... Read More

White Ribbon Family Day comes to Gate Pā

Families across Tauranga Moana are invited to celebrate community, fun, and family togetherness at the White Ribbon Family Day in Anzac Park, Gate Pā, on Saturday,... Read More

Calls to lower bowel screening age to 45

New Zealanders under 50 are being diagnosed with bowel cancer too late and too often, according to a new nationwide report from Bowel Cancer New Zealand. The... Read More

Chief executive of I Am Hope Foundation steps down

By RNZ The outspoken founder of a mental health charity is stepping down from chief executive duties and looking for a successor. Mike King launched the... Read More

Rescue helicopter needs updated night vision tech

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew is calling for public support to help fund new night vision goggles, with nearly a quarter of its life-saving missions taking... Read More

Pāpāmoa man turns 157kg to 70kg in under a year

A Pāpāmoa man who shed 87kg in 11 months has become a personal trainer to help others tackle their health goals. Before 2019 Ben Pamment had never set foot... Read More