Health

Earthworks begin at hospital

People parking at Tauranga Hospital are being reminded to use Clarke Street car park as earthworks at the main entrance get underway today. There had been a delay... Read More

Voting packs posted out: TCDC

Voting packs have been mailed out to all registered eligible voters in the Thames water supply area for the upcoming referendum on November 5. The Thames-Coromandel... Read More

Arrest in 1080 infant formula case

A 60-year-old businessman from Auckland has been arrested and faces charges of blackmail over alleged threats to contaminate infant milk formula with 1080 poison. The... Read More

Water fluoridation: yes or no?

A national children's advocate is urging Thames locals to vote in support of water fluoridation in the referendum which starts this week. Children's Commissioner... Read More

Dental message goes online

Health officials in the Bay of Plenty are taking to the internet and social media in an effort to spread the word about good oral healthcare. The Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Papamoa turned pink for walk

The sands of Papamoa Beach turned pink again for the eighth annual Pink Papamoa Beach Walk today. About 200 pink walkers took part in this morning event which started... Read More

What's On: Pretty in Pink Walk

Good morning Sunners, we are heading into the business part of the Rugby World Cup and many of you may have been up watching the rugby this morning. But for those... Read More

New cycling corridor opens

Rotorua locals showed their support for making their city even more cycle friendly with the opening of the Green Corridor this afternoon. The nearly two kilometre... Read More

Hospital parking spaces reduced

The number of car parks for patients and visitors at Tauranga Hospital will be reduced for the next six weeks. As an alternative, people are being urged to use the... Read More

Medical students' financial boost

A new partnership between The Acorn Foundation and Bay of Plenty Medical School will provide an annual scholarship for a local medical student in their third or... Read More

Girl found unconscious

A 12-year-old girl is in Waikato Hospital in a serious condition after being found unconscious at a Mangakino property. The Rotorua-based BayTrust Rescue Helicopter... Read More

Youth programme a real success

It's said nothing comes for free but free parking could bring happiness for a number of Rotorua youth. Rotorua youth worker Maraea Pomana says she can build a much... Read More