Health
10:51am Sun 03 Jan, 2016
A 30-year-old hoax has hit the Waikato, forcing the regional council to reassure people that Dihydrogen Monoxide, or water, is not harmful. A picture warning people... Read More
11:45am Sat 02 Jan, 2016
The gift of teddy bears will brighten up the stay for parents and babies in the Special Care Baby Unit at Tauranga Hospital. Terry and Sue Furmage donated the teddy... Read More
06:49am Sat 02 Jan, 2016
If you have a friend or family member with a disability, give them one of the greatest gifts this holiday season - the taste of salt water on their lips while they... Read More
12:02pm Fri 01 Jan, 2016
It only takes a single fly to alight on your picnic lunch to make you uneasy about what germs may have landed with it. But what harm can come from a fly landing... Read More
08:40am Fri 01 Jan, 2016
Hangovers are on the increase - not necessarily in volume, but in length. A recent survey by sparkling water maker SodaStream shows more than eight per cent of people... Read More
10:58am Thu 31 Dec, 2015
Kiwis planning to enjoy a drink this summer have nothing to fear from the lower drink-drive limit - if they follow a simple rule of thumb. Hospitality New Zealand's... Read More
07:01am Tue 29 Dec, 2015
Two of Bay of Plenty's high profile professional cyclists have been promoting their home town to attract tourists for the Christmas holidays. Sam Bewley who rides... Read More
03:32pm Mon 28 Dec, 2015
Surgeons from across New Zealand are urging caution and restraint in regard to speed, alcohol and road safety awareness this holiday season, in what is traditionally... Read More
02:40pm Sun 27 Dec, 2015
A simple saliva test could provide an early indication of how likely a person is to die prematurely, new research suggests. Lower levels of certain antibodies found... Read More
07:26am Thu 24 Dec, 2015
An 88-year-old Eastern Bay man is in Rotorua Hospital in a serious condition. He suffered a medical event which worsened to the point where the BayTrust Rescue Helicopter... Read More
06:01pm Wed 23 Dec, 2015
The fishing ship Astrid, said to be the source of an alleged sewage spill that closed Pilot Bay's beach today, has been detained by Maritime New Zealand for safety... Read More
09:41am Wed 23 Dec, 2015
Pilot Bay is closed for swimming today due to a possible wastewater contamination. Tauranga City Council has issued a notice saying the beach is closed and water... Read More
14-Dec 14:29
Tauranga widower, 90, walks 7300km in three years
14-Dec 13:03
Summer in the Park fun set to return
14-Dec 12:00
Gift a Kiwi kid a book this Christmas
14-Dec 11:00
Give the gift of safety this Christmas
14-Dec 09:00
Summer reading challenges at Te Puke library
14-Dec 07:00
Summer Smarts #4: Are your older neighbours okay?
14-Dec 06:00
Ocean swimming group thrives despite battles
13-Dec 16:19
Summer happiness is strawberries and roses
13-Dec 14:00
Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
13-Dec 12:16
Greerton Garden Club on the move
13-Dec 10:00
Tauranga student’s leadership shines
13-Dec 09:00
Christmas parade delivers ‘fabulous’ day
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