Health

Firefighters’ union slams job cuts

A veteran firefighter says Fire and Emergency New Zealand's announcement of major restructuring this week felt all too familiar. 'I joined the service in... Read More

New measles case, travelled through two airports

One new measles case has been confirmed on Saturday, linked to a Wellington College student who travelled through both Wellington and Auckland airports. The... Read More

Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand

Coloured sand products sold by Kmart NZ have tested positive for tremolite asbestos, prompting an urgent recall notice and warning for anyone who has bought... Read More

White Ribbon Family Day comes to Gate Pā

Families across Tauranga Moana are invited to celebrate community, fun, and family togetherness at the White Ribbon Family Day in Anzac Park, Gate Pā, on Saturday,... Read More

Calls to lower bowel screening age to 45

New Zealanders under 50 are being diagnosed with bowel cancer too late and too often, according to a new nationwide report from Bowel Cancer New Zealand. The... Read More

Chief executive of I Am Hope Foundation steps down

By RNZ The outspoken founder of a mental health charity is stepping down from chief executive duties and looking for a successor. Mike King launched the... Read More

Rescue helicopter needs updated night vision tech

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew is calling for public support to help fund new night vision goggles, with nearly a quarter of its life-saving missions taking... Read More

Pāpāmoa man turns 157kg to 70kg in under a year

A Pāpāmoa man who shed 87kg in 11 months has become a personal trainer to help others tackle their health goals. Before 2019 Ben Pamment had never set foot... Read More

Ecologist mourns loss after Tongariro blaze

By Alexia Russell of RNZ Rain carries the hopes of a region, as it comes to the aid of fire fighters on the ground at Tongariro National Park. Locals are... Read More

Pilot reveals chaos after Whakaari eruption

By Victor Waters of RNZ Warning: This story includes content that may be distressing to some readers. A helicopter pilot, who was the first civilian to... Read More

Karangahake mum builds inclusion through action

Emily-Kay Livick never imagined she would one day be leading Achilles Tauranga Moana but, for her, volunteering has always been about whānau. Her son, Tamahau... Read More

Hopes Tongariro fire at won't turn away tourists

By Alexia Russell of RNZ In Tongariro, locals pin their hopes on rain to put out a massive blaze, so their summer incomes don't get burnt with the region's... Read More