Health

Disappointment in council decision

Bay of Plenty District Health Board's CEO is disappointed with the Whakatane District Council's recent decision to discontinue water fluoridation. 'Improving oral... Read More

Enticing more to go by bike

Cyclists across the city found their morning commute interrupted today with offers of drinks fruit and food as part of the government's Go by Bike day. Making urban... Read More

Humidity bringing new challenges

The recent spell of hot, humid weather has challenged many young infants and their parents. "At this time of year there are many babies who will suffer from heat... Read More

Travel smart and travel safe

The advice from Tauranga travel agency owner David Cull is straightforward: 'Seek the advice of your travel doctor.” Travel safely and with knowledge - you... Read More

Man suffers minor acid burns

A Katikati man suffered minor burns to his leg after a 200 litre plastic drum of nitric acid was spilt overnight. Fire service assistant area commander Kevin Cowper... Read More

Homebrand milk pulled from shelves

Complaints of Homebrand milk smelling and tasting like chemicals have led to Countdown voluntarily pulling the milk supply from shelves. Homebrand 2L and 3L blue... Read More

Diabetes video 'a guidline only'

A one minute video which poses a series of seven questions could help encourage potential diabetes sufferers to seek help before it's too late. The video is part... Read More

Being safe and fun in the sun

Slip, slop, slap and wrap - it's a popular rhyme at TopKids on Ngatai Road. The childcare centre in Otumoetai is the latest of more than 20 Bay of Plenty BestStart... Read More

Eight-year-old injured in crash

An eight-year-old boy was propelled into the air after he was hit by a car in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this afternoon. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was... Read More

Zika virus case in NZ

UPDATED 2.40PM: The Zika virus scare is closer to New Zealand than most people think, after confirmation a man has been admitted to Waikato Hospital with an illness... Read More

Demanding the right to choose

'It was so totally undignified what she was enduring. She wanted it to end.” The tears well as Avice Jacobson shares the wretched ordeal of an aged aunt -... Read More

Port death remains unresolved

Why a roading contractor was working in an area with heavy machinery when he was run over by a grader remains unresolved. Fulton Hogan employee Walter Daniel Crosa... Read More