Health

Mount woman taking 12 marathons in her stride

A Mount woman's mission is a bit like The Proclaimers song ‘500 miles' except she'll be running. Deb Gee has committed to running 12 marathons in 12 months... Read More

Countdown to limit paracetamol sales

From today, Countdown stores nationwide are limiting the sale of paracetamol and items containing paracetamol to one pack per customer, following a recent report... Read More

No symptoms, no need for test

There's no need to subject yourself to the discomfort of a test unless you have symptoms. This is the message from health authorities about COVID-19 testing. Josh... Read More

Remembering those lost to suicide

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day today, Director of the Suicide Prevention Office Carla na Nagara is asking that New Zealanders remember all those who have... Read More

Volunteer call for Blind Week

Blind Low Vision NZ, formerly Blind Foundation, is seeking volunteers to support this year's Blind Week street collection on Friday, October 16, and Saturday,... Read More

Suicide prevention at the front of people’s minds

A distressing video that emerged on social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, has reinforced the need for people to reach out during troubling and... Read More

Survey reveals fatigue ruining Kiwi sex lives

A new trans-Tasman sex survey has found fatigue is the number one cause of bedroom inactivity for New Zealanders and Australians. Almost one in two respondents... Read More

Extra funding to reduce meth harm in the BOP

The government is investing $1.19 million in the Bay of Plenty to reduce the damage methamphetamine use is causing. The funding will go to two providers... Read More

Himalayan Yogi visits Mount Maunganui

Far from the reach of the Himalayan Mountains Yogi Aikam Aikoham Nath Ji will be visiting Mount Maunganui. He will be bringing precious pearls of timeless... Read More

Warning issued about distressing content on TikTok

The Mental Health Foundation is issuing a public advisory that footage that appears to show a man dying by suicide is being shared on the social media platform... Read More

The sisterhood of dragon boating in Tauranga

A group of Tauranga dragon boaters are calling on fellow breast cancer survivors to join their team. Boobops coach Jude Butler says they want more survivors... Read More

Welcome Bay Lions donate pyjamas to sick children

Bringing comfort to children and families in need is one of the main drivers behind the Welcome Bay Lions annual donation of pyjamas to Tauranga Hospital's Children's... Read More