Health

A sea of purple at Fergusson Park

A sea of purple will stretch as far as the eye can see as people take part in the Purple Walk at Fergusson Park this Wednesday. Co-ordinated by Insight Endometriosis,... Read More

Officer shot in Bay standoff discharged

The police officer who suffered a hand injury during the incident at Onepu Springs Road in the Bay of Plenty has now been discharged from hospital. The other officer,... Read More

What’s on Today? Head shaving

People are being encouraged to sport to bald look in support of the Child Cancer Foundation. From 11am at Mount Main Beach, people will be able to register for the... Read More

Listeria fears prompts terrine recall

L'Authentique branded terrine is being recalled as it may contain listeria. The Ministry of Primary Industries website stated the products were sold in "various... Read More

Walking aids going missing

Mobility aids are going walking never to return at a Tauranga Hospital department, and a call is going out for patients to bring them back. 'Some people simply forget... Read More

ACC promises easier service

ACC is overhauling its services after feedback from 5500 New Zealanders who wanted the agency to be 'more responsive, more transparent and easier to deal with”. So... Read More

One man’s story of abuse

He was fully fledged Black Power, he was violent, 'beat on his missus” and had serious alcohol and drugs issues. And 'no” he couldn't talk to SunLive... Read More

Busy weekend for rescue chopper

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended six missions over the weekend. On Saturday, the team were first dispatched to Whakatane with an ICU team to retrieve... Read More

The effects of living in a former P-lab

A family of six, including a baby, are coming to terms with health issues they say they have accrued from three years of unknowingly living in a Tauranga house used... Read More

DHB seeks feedback on strategic plan

The Waikato District Health Board is inviting the community to offer feedback on its new draft strategic plan. With the current plan now ten years old, the board... Read More

Omanu leading Oceans 16

After three days of intense competition, Omanu Surf Life Saving Club is leading the Under 14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championship held in Mt Maunganui, with... Read More

Eight wicket win in final

Element IMF Cadets, cruised to victory against defending Baywide T20 champions Bayleys Central, in the 2016 title decider at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Element... Read More