Health

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

Cannabis could contribute $490m a year in taxes

The government's coffers could be winners if cannabis is legalised. Work by the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) shows a legal cannabis industry... Read More

Binge-watching habits under research spotlight

We know that performing short bouts of activity regularly throughout the day can counter some of the risks that come with sitting for prolonged periods. But... Read More

NZ joins global search for COVID-19 vaccine

New Zealand is joining the global search for a vaccine against COVID-19. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters, Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan... Read More

Midwife censured after baby‘s death

An independent midwife has been censured after mistaking a woman's progress during labour, which resulted in a baby's death. The woman arrived at hospital... Read More

Frozen meal demand tripled during lockdown

Cancer hasn't stop for COVID-19, and neither have we. This is the message from chief executive of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society Shelley Campbell. The... Read More

No new cases of COVID-19 today

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today. A media release issued by the Ministry of Health says the combined total of confirmed and probable cases... Read More

No new cases of COVID-19 today

There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand today, the Health Ministry has confirmed. The total number of confirmed and probable cases in... Read More

One confirmed case of COVID-19 today

Today there is one new confirmed case of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand. The case is linked to the St Margaret's cluster in Auckland and is a household... Read More

Blood donations essential in level 2

As the country starts to adjust to a less restricted life under Level 2, visitors to New Zealand Blood Service donor centres and mobile drives will see some changes... Read More

Back to school - Mental wellbeing front of mind

As students head back to school this week mental wellbeing should be a priority says Eastern Bay's specialist mental health service for rangatahi. Glenda Gillgren... Read More

Whakatāne assessment centre open weekdays only

The Whakatāne COVID-19 assessment centre will be open on weekdays only from now on. The Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC), based at Whakatāne War Memorial... Read More