Health

National MP leaked COVID case details to media

A National MP has come forward saying he passed on information about active COVID-19 patients to the media. Hamish Walker MP for Clutha-Southland says the information... Read More

Funding boost for people with vision loss

Smart speakers help people with vision loss have instant and easy access to information. And now more of the community will be able to get their hands on these... Read More

Another two new cases of COVID at the border

The Ministry of Health is reporting another two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand. There continue to be no cases of COVID-19 in the community.... Read More

Understanding breast cancer care in BOP

The first breast cancer patients in the Bay of Plenty have been added to a national database, in the hopes of revolutionising understanding of breast cancer... Read More

Driving complaint helps save woman’s life

'They're coming to save me, I'm going to be ok.” This is what went through a driver's mind when she looked in her rear vision mirror and saw red and blue... Read More

One new case of COVID at NZ borders

Today, there is one new case of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand. "There continues to be no cases of COVID-19 in the community," says a... Read More

Police charge woman who left quarantine

A woman who climbed a fence to escape a COVID-19 isolation facility has been charged. Police say the 43-year-old will appear in the Auckland District Court,... Read More

Covid-19: Three new cases in NZ

Three new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in New Zealand today. All of the new cases are in managed isolation facilites, says a Ministry of Health spokesperson. 'There... Read More

“Don’t Get Sucked In” is the vaping message

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ - ARFNZ, along with their Scientific Advisory Board members want to see New Zealanders quit smoking, however not to the... Read More

Details of Covid-19 cases leaked in privacy breach

There has been a massive privacy breach, with the leak of personal details revealing the identity of New Zealand's 18 active Covid cases. RNZ reports seeing... Read More

Love your water with tree planting

Charity Sustainable Coastlines has just kicked off its winter tree planting tour, providing critical support for freshwater quality while helping to solve some... Read More

Kiwis welcome in the UK

Travellers from about 60 countries, including New Zealand, will be able to enter the United Kingdom without having to self-quarantine for 14 days from next Friday.... Read More