Health

It takes a team for MND awareness

Having a dance off, broadcasting an online tutorial on how to make a delicious chocolate fudge cake, or running an online art auction are just some of... Read More

Nine days of no new cases of Covid-19

For the ninth straight day there have been no new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand, with just one active case still remaining in the country. The total... Read More

Covid-19 - Key developments in past 24 hours

Stuff reports that New Zealand may today be confirmed as one of the first countries in the world to eliminate all active Covid-19 cases. Life in general... Read More

Eight days of no new cases of COVID-19

There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand for the eighth straight day, with just one active case still remaining in the country. After... Read More

New ways for youth to access mental health support

A range of support tools to help young people manage anxiety due to the uncertainty and change caused by COVID-19 are being funded by the Ministry of Health. 'We... Read More

Papamoa chef aims to make mighty difference

A Papamoa chef who has experienced first-hand how changing your diet can improve your life is on a mission to do the same for children. Andrew Hughes has started... Read More

New app gives health workers COVID-19 information

A new mobile app will help health workers access the information they need about COVID-19. The Ministry of Health has released the Āwhina app for health... Read More

Slight increase in HIV cases

After two years of declining numbers of HIV cases in New Zealand, there was a slight increase in 2019, but many of these cases were first diagnosed overseas. Figures... Read More

New Dry(ish) July challenge

Dry July has always been a 31 day challenge to raise funds for people affected by cancer, and this year Dry July NZ Trust has decided to include a few new options... Read More

No new COVID-19 cases for fifth consecutive day

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand for the fifth consecutive day. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says nobody is in hospital with... Read More

Stroke survivor learns to walk again

Unable to walk or use his left side, Garry Hamnett's stroke left him with difficult challenges to face. While at a friend's house for dinner, Garry's face started... Read More

Smoking in car ban passes third reading

It will soon be illegal for people to smoke in their cars with children under the age of 18. The Smoke-free Environments (Prohibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles... Read More