Health

Study shows many under 4s not getting enough sleep

A new study estimates that more than a third of Kiwi toddlers and a fifth of preschoolers are not getting the recommended amount of sleep. The Massey University... Read More

Three new cases of COVID-19 today

There are three new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today and for the first time six historical cases are being reported by the Ministry of Health. The historical... Read More

Mental health helpline technology launches in NZ

Thousands of Kiwis in crisis are set to benefit from the launch of a new charity's technology which can reduce the time it takes to select and contact a suitable... Read More

A new approach to mental health in nursing

With mental health needs rising sharply and services already stretched, the University of Waikato is responding to the challenge with the launch of the new Bachelor... Read More

Dairy sector calls for action on mental health

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, the dairy sector is calling for rural mental health to be a priority. DairyNZ, Federated Farmers... Read More

Covid-19 fallout hits under fives – KidsCan

Early childhood centres are reporting an increasing number of children arriving without enough food or warm clothing as their families struggle with the fallout... Read More

The first step to sussing mental health concerns

'If you're worried about your mental health, or the mental health of someone you know, now is the time to see your GP.” That's the message from The Royal... Read More

BOP woman backs life saving breast cancer research

A Bay of Plenty woman is supporting a new study aiming to improve the screening process for women who are at higher risk of breast cancer. Ōpōtiki woman Nikki... Read More

Fatal shooting prompts new stress treatment

Police involved in a gunfight that left a man dead are among the first to trial a new programme of infra-red and compression treatment to destress officers. Bay... Read More

Reimagining wellbeing for Mental Health Week

Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday September 21 and this year's theme encourages New Zealanders to reflect on the big and small actions they've taken... Read More

Person escaped managed isolation hotel in Rotorua

A man escaped from the managed isolation Sudima Hotel in Rotorua last night. The person was located within half-an-hour near the facility. Air Commodore Darryn... Read More

Measles and flu to teach MOH outbreak lessons

Work is underway to further strengthen New Zealand's management of communicable disease outbreaks in response to recommendations from two newly published reports. The... Read More