Health
10:45am Sat 12 Dec, 2015
Premier Beehive NZ has received test results confirming that traces of bacteria in its recalled shaved champagne ham are negligible. The company undertook a voluntary... Read More
01:01pm Fri 11 Dec, 2015
Smoked chicken is the latest product to be pulled from supermarket shelves after another food safety scare. The Ministry of Primary Industries has recalled Santa... Read More
10:24am Fri 11 Dec, 2015
An independent clinical research company in Tauranga has become one of just two labs in New Zealand to be receive a Clinical Research Site Award for their participation... Read More
08:53am Fri 11 Dec, 2015
A teenager who fell sick whilst on a school camp had to be airlifted to hospital yesterday. The Tauranga-based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to... Read More
04:50pm Thu 10 Dec, 2015
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has announced Helen Mason as their new CEO. Board chair Sally Webb made the announcement this week, saying the board is delighted... Read More
04:34pm Wed 09 Dec, 2015
Another case of Hepatitis A is likely to be linked to the consumption of Fruzio Mixed Berries products, says the Ministry for Primary Industries. The berries are... Read More
06:01pm Tue 08 Dec, 2015
Sport Bay of Plenty has been recognised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission for its outstanding Virtually on Track and City on its Feet programmes. These... Read More
12:19pm Tue 08 Dec, 2015
In New Zealand, trauma alone is estimated to cost the country more than $43 million per year in hospital bills. In the Midland health region, which covers the Waikato... Read More
11:11am Mon 07 Dec, 2015
Chair Bob Simcock says the Waikato District Health Board experienced a year of 'significant achievement” in 2014/15. On Friday the released its 160-plus page... Read More
03:10pm Sun 06 Dec, 2015
Research is underway to find out if eating kiwifruit can help manage blood glucose levels. Plant & Food Research has been awarded $1 million from the Ministry of... Read More
02:15pm Sun 06 Dec, 2015
A new study has found Kiwi kids are needing to be hospitalised for chickenpox, with one in 10 ending up in intensive care. The research, led by Starship Children's... Read More
10:51am Sun 06 Dec, 2015
A southwesterly flow over southern and central New Zealand spreads over the upper North Island on Monday following the passage of a trough. This trough is expected... Read More
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
13-Dec 06:00
Artwork lights up Hobec’s new home
12-Dec 18:00
Watch Tauranga's waka welcome for new cruise ship
12-Dec 17:00
Tauranga Special Olympian chasing big goals
12-Dec 16:00
Christmas magic at The Arts Junction
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