New Zealand Food Safety wants people to take some practical steps to avoid a rare and life-threatening but preventable foodborne illness. "While rare, every... Read More

Men's Health Week, which runs from June 9-15, is a good and timely reminder that no one should ever feel ashamed or afraid to reach out for support with their... Read More

Emotional support is now only a 'Talofa” away for members of the Samoan community, with Hato Hone St John expanding its Caring Caller programme to include... Read More

People donned in all shades of pink came and went for charity at the Katikati Community Centre on Friday, May 30, from 8am to 10am. Inside, community centre... Read More

Comvita has been an ever-present in Paengaroa for five decades. The company recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open day at its headquarters,... Read More

A Te Puke meals on wheels service, canned last year, has been revived. The service, provided for around a decade by CHT Healthcare Trust's Glynavon Care Home,... Read More

Doctors are alarmed by high rates of whooping cough (pertusssis) in Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts, with one in ten patients ending up in hospital. Since... Read More

Juliet Little is calling on the Te Puke community to help keep families warm this winter by donating new pyjamas and socks for all ages. 'I'm wanting to collect... Read More

WARNING: This story contains graphic images A Kiwi mum is warning parents to stay vigilant when flying after her son's index finger was severely cut during... Read More

With brain injuries a hot topic right now - and growing awareness of neuro health in general - some of the country's top experts are hitting Fieldays to share... Read More

Metered-dose inhalers can now be recycled at some pharmacies in Tauranga, Kawerau and Whakatāne as part of a new trial in the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. The... Read More

Tauranga's Kathleen Kilgour Centre says it has become the first site in the Asia Pacific region to bring 'world-leading technology” to regional cancer... Read More