Health

Labour calls for safety standards for baby slings

Labour has urged the Government to introduce safety standards for babywearing products. Figures from ACC reveal eight claims this year for infants and toddlers... Read More

Tongariro fire: Respiratory health warning

Residents with a respiratory condition living near the Tongariro National Park fire are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves from exposure to... Read More

Mum urges regular screening after cancer diagnosis

Rotorua mother Beccy Ganley says she was 'relatively young” when diagnosed with breast cancer. At 47, she had just had her second routine mammogram... Read More

Tea towel fundraiser supports kids with cancer

This month the Child Cancer Foundation is once again inviting Kiwis to bring meaning and heart into their homes by supporting its annual tea towel fundraiser. In... Read More

Support big research for little lives

A charity that raises funds for high-impact, New Zealand-based medical research to help save, extend and improve the lives of children is hosting its first lottery. Cure... Read More

Nonagenarian takes on City to Surf

Tauranga nonagenarian Reg Denny isn't slowing down. On Sunday, the 90-year-old will lace up his walking shoes and stride out in the annual City to Surf Half... Read More

Surf therapy pilot makes waves

A new surf therapy initiative for women has launched at Mount Maunganui, offering participants the chance to find balance, resilience and connection through... Read More

‘Life-changing’ drugs for youth with diabetes

New drugs targeting weight loss and diabetes management such as Ozempic/Wegovy can help lower the number of young people impacted by type 2 diabetes, a paediatrician... Read More

Person airlifted after fall on Mauao track

A person has been airlifted off Mauao after reports of someone falling near one of the walking tracks. A SunLive reader said a rescue helicopter arrived on... Read More

How two Olympians plan to turn pain into progress

Two Olympians, one from Tauranga and the other from Raglan, have teamed up for a gruelling challenge in an effort to change the lives of children born with clubfoot. Tennis... Read More

Teen's death a tragic warning on online grooming

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers. A teenager who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after exposure to... Read More

Study backs short daily workouts for heart health

New research from the University of Sydney is reinforcing a message long championed by Exercise New Zealand: when it comes to physical activity, every minute... Read More