Health

Masks for passengers recommendation welcomed

After weeks of calling for masks to be provided for onboard passengers, the New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association - NZALPA - is pleased that the Ministry of Health... Read More

Two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today

There have been two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, both in isolation. There are now seven active cases in this country. One of the new... Read More

Rotorua hotels used for Covid-19 quarantine

At least two Rotorua hotels are being used to house up to 240 people under Covid-19 quarantine. SunLive understands the Ibis Hotel on Rangiuru St and the Sudima... Read More

Life is short so wear shorts for hospice campaign

To celebrate the shortest day as well as help support the Waipuna Hospice, members of the Tauranga Sunrise Rotary club donned shorts for their breakfast meeting... Read More

Two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand

A couple who have returned to New Zealand from India and were in isolation have tested positive for Covid-19, says Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. The... Read More

Covid-19 border weakness fears in Tauranga

There are fears that crews from foreign ships mingling with Kiwis could be a major weakness in the strategy to keep Covid-19 out of NZ. Health authorities in... Read More

Drop in cold and flu patients

Cold and flu season should be in full swing as winter sets in, but Tauranga doctors say they are seeing "a lot less" patients with respiratory and flu-like... Read More

LIVE UPDATE: No new cases of COVID-19

UPDATE: There are no new cases of COVID-19 today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says this is good given that laboratories carried out 6273 tests... Read More

Calls to resolve “elective surgery crisis”

The New Zealand Orthopaedic Association is calling for urgent action to address New Zealand's large elective surgery backlog, saying New Zealanders are waiting... Read More

Baking habits during Coeliac Awareness Week

Tauranga cookbook author and gluten free foodie Sally Holland is encouraging people to use Coeliac Awareness Week to expand their rediscovered love for baking... Read More

DHB PPE stock unknown at start of COVID-19 -review

The Ministry of Health didn't know how much personal protective equipment DHBs had in the early stages of the COVID-19 response, a review has found. The review... Read More

Information sharing means better patient outcomes

Ambulance officers will now be able to share information with general practitioners in a new initiative to improve patient care. Until now there has been no easy... Read More