The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced a recall of two sprout products because of the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes. Southern... Read More

A Tauranga woman hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is encouraging others in the region to get involved. Natarsha... Read More

Bay of Plenty tramping injuries are highlighting the importance of planning before heading outdoors this autumn. In 2025, ACC accepted 451 tramping-related... Read More

GPs are concerned about patients missing appointments and medicine stocks running low, as fuel prices continue to soar. The war in Iran is affecting supply... Read More

Do you know that Parkinson's is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world? And it is estimated that 13,000 people are living with the condition... Read More

Registration is now open for 100k's in 30 Days - a community challenge encouraging participants to complete 100km of physical activity across 30 days while raising... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety is sharing some simple guidance to prevent people getting a rare but life-threatening foodborne illness. 'Although listeriosis is... Read More

Four service dogs selected by artist Sam Allen to feature in a mural at Memorial Park has prompted the Weekend Sun to run a series of six Service Dog Mural stories.... Read More

A migrant father living in rural Bay of Plenty is battling brain cancer as his visa is about to end. Now his family is searching for their next steps, uncertain... Read More

More Kiwis are able to access bowel screening earlier, with the starting age lowered from 60 to 58 across the central and lower North Island, Health Minister... Read More

People living with long-term lung and heart conditions are being urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date ahead of the cooler months. With autumn... Read More

Falls are one of the most common causes of injury for older people, says Hato Hone St John. 'And the impact of a fall can be life‑changing,” said... Read More