Health

Viral video lands BOP grad global research role

A Bay of Plenty graduate's ambition to become a psychology researcher has taken an unexpected turn after a widely viewed TikTok video connected her with an international... Read More

Help expands for chronic illness in BOP

A Tauranga-based charity is stepping up support for New Zealanders living with complex chronic illnesses, tackling isolation among those with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia... Read More

Winter health surge warning

Hato Hone St John is urging New Zealanders to protect their health this winter as the ambulance service prepares for seasonal demand. In a media release this... Read More

Blood service hits record but faces shortfall

New Zealand Blood Service is reporting record growth in plasma donations, but says rising demand for blood and plasma products is continuing to strain supply. As... Read More

Blood donor week: Kiwis urged to gift red gold

Kiwis are being encouraged get behind National Blood Donor Week from June 8-14 by giving back some of their red liquid gold. According to the New Zealand... Read More

Seven Tauranga homes open for autistic adults

Seven social homes for autistic adults have officially opened in Tauranga. The purpose-built units provide specialist accommodation designed to support greater... Read More

Courage behind MAMA’s support for grieving mums

A Bay of Plenty-based charity supporting families through miscarriage is seeking community backing as it expands services offering comfort and care during pregnancy... Read More

Mental health crisis calls get new Tauranga team

A new co-response team pairing police and a mental health clinician is reshaping how crisis calls are handled in Tauranga. The initiative, launched on Wednesday,... Read More

Strict health shake-up for Devilskin's frontwoman

A recent osteoarthritis diagnosis means Jennie Skulander, lead singer of Hamilton metal band Devilskin, has to be stricter about her health. Skulander has... Read More

How to spot concussion signs and act fast

ACC is urging Bay of Plenty athletes to take concussion seriously this winter, with hundreds of injuries recorded across the region last year. In 2025, ACC... Read More

The humble winter soup makes a comeback

As winter temperatures bite and household budgets remain under pressure, New Zealanders are turning back to one of the simplest and most affordable ways... Read More

‘Give a F’ for Cystic Fibrosis this month

Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand has launched a bold campaign for CF Awareness Month this May, asking New Zealanders to ‘Give a F' for the 600-plus Kiwis living... Read More