Health

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

NZ third-best country to die in

New Zealand has been ranked as the third best country in the world to die in, coming in behind the UK and Australia. The Economist's 2015 Quality of Death Index... Read More

Parents wanted for workshops

Young parents and weavers are being invited to ‘do the very best you can for your baby' at a free healthy living workshop. Up to 50 young parents and weavers... Read More

Nurse stole 'Jackson Juice'

A Waikato Hospital nurse who stole 5,000 vials of the same anaesthetic that killed pop star Michael Jackson kept her nurses uniform and swipe card after her employment... Read More

Suicide figures increase

The latest annual suicide statistics show that 564 people took their own lives in the 2014/15 year - the highest number since the provisional statistics were first... Read More

Waiting game for foodbank

Foodbank staff in Tauranga are awaiting confirmation of a new lease after being evicted from their Dive Crescent building on Friday because of an asbestos scare. Foodbank... Read More

Scott’s next big holiday

Scott Smith is organising his first ever holiday at the age of 41. Top of his list is visiting extended family he hasn't been able to visit for the last three years. Going... Read More

Energised to talk

It's Monday morning and you're feeling tired. So, you reach for that morning pick-me-up, a coffee with two sugars please! But why are we're so tired? Nutritional... Read More

DHB kick out sugary drinks

All hospitals and DHBs are expected to kick sugary drinks off their premises today. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Ministry of Health Director General Chai... Read More

Fighting to stay healthy

Free boxing lessons are about more than just teaching kids how to fight, says Rotovegas Boxing Gym owner Aaron Warren. Aaron has been coaching youngsters the art... Read More

Getting loopy for fun

Bay of Plenty fitness freak Alison King is wanting to bring a new fitness craze to Tauranga called Powerhooping. It's not hoopla but instead a very real exercise... Read More