Health

Village building to go

A Historic Village building is to be demolished because it has asbestos, it leaks and it's too close to the stream and might fall in - according to the Tauranga... Read More

Possible Zika sex threat investigated

The Ministry of Health is currently investigating a possible case of sexual transmission of the Zika virus in New Zealand. Spokesman Dr Don Mackie says the man became... Read More

Dad’s NZ bike ride for disabled son

Adrian McKenzie arrives in Rotorua this Saturday as part of 23-day cycle across New Zealand to raise funds for a charity which enabled his physically disabled son... Read More

Childhood obesity a topical issue

The growing issues of childhood obesity has health officials discussing the best ways of how to tackle the issue. More than 10 per cent of New Zealand's children... Read More

Woman assaulted on Tauranga island

A Tauranga woman received shoulder injuries after being assaulted overnight. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was called out to Rangiwaea Island, in the Tauranga... Read More

More work needed on dementia

A leading authority in dementia care says more needs to be done to raise awareness and understanding of the disease. Bupa global director of dementia care Professor... Read More

Life and death in the Bay

More than 3800 new smiles, pairs of eyes and tubby little tummies were welcomed into the world in the Bay of Plenty during 2015. New Statistics NZ data show 3878... Read More

Older motorcycle riders at risk

Of the eight motorcycle-related deaths on the roads this year, the majority have involved male riders over the age of 40. Both ACC and New Zealand Police are disappointed... Read More

Pilot Bay given all clear

Pilot Bay has been given the all clear after a after a sewage spill earlier this week. Council's communications advisor Marcel Currin says tests taken yesterday... Read More

Free HPV vaccine in Bay schools

Parents across the Bay of Plenty are being urged to ensure their daughter is protected from cervical cancer. A free HPV immunisations programme is being offered... Read More

Health warning in Pilot Bay

Health warning signs will remain in place at Pilot Bay until the Tauranga City Council gets confirmation that yesterday's sewage has dissipated. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Man attacked by cow in Paengaroa

A Paengaroa man received serious injuries after being rammed against a tree several times by a protective mother. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was called... Read More