Health

Tauranga community rallies for men's mental health

A grassroots event tackling men's mental health is set to return to Tauranga on July 11, after a groundswell of support helped launch it last year. Locally... Read More

Building life skills and confidence in youth

No day is the same for Hato Hone St John paramedics, but for Mat Delaney, the desire to serve his community remains constant. 'You're there in a patient's... Read More

Car show raises $11K for ambulance service

As Neville McKay and his team of Tauranga Auto Extravaganza helpers handed over their biggest cheque yet to Tauranga's Hato Hone St John this month, the man... Read More

Two Tauranga community services now under one roof

In a move expected to benefit the wider community, two long-standing social service agencies have officially moved into a shared, purpose-built premises at 126... Read More

Learn about the sirens and services at Merivale

The third Neighbourhood Support Western Bay of Plenty Sirens and Services Day is set to be the biggest yet, with 24 organisations confirmed so far. The free... Read More

Cyberbullying in spotlight amid social media ban

As workers dressed in an array of salmon- and rose-coloured outfits stream into offices nationwide on Friday to mark Pink Shirt Day, advocacy groups are calling... Read More

Petition opposed to raising the glyphosate limits

Friday is the final day for the public to have its say on the proposed changes to the maximum residue limits of insecticides, pesticides and animal medicines... Read More

NZ ranked last in international alcohol study

New Zealand has come in last place in a study comparing alcohol control policies in 11 countries or provinces. The study, released by the Public Health Communication... Read More

New Zealand has highest child suicide rate

Warning: This story discusses suicide. New Zealand has the highest suicide rate for children, a survey of wealthy countries shows. The latest UNICEF Innocenti... Read More

Vaccination efforts: Battle against misinformation

Childhood immunisation rates in New Zealand have hit a three-year high, with 80.2% of Kiwi kids now fully immunised by 2 years old. Seven months... Read More

Health service’s 30-year commitment to community

For more than three decades, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua has been a trusted source of support for whānau across the Western Bay of Plenty. Based in Katikati... Read More

Youth mental health services cut by 90%

Specialist mental health services for Lakes region children and youth have been drastically reduced because of 'significant” issues recruiting psychiatrists,... Read More