Health

10 years of Good Neighbour

Helping out with community needs is what the not-for-profit organisation ‘Good Neighbour' is all about, from food rescue, teaching life skills to young... Read More

Have a ‘hmmm’ before driving this winter

Driving in the winter is very different to driving in the summer. Additional factors such as black ice, wet weather, fog and it getting darker earlier contribute... Read More

Tips to prevent souring electricity bills

Summer is officially over which means it's the time of the year when hot showers get longer, heaters get turned on and lights get turned on earlier due to daylight... Read More

Top tips for getting home safe this Roar

With the Roar hunting season now in full swing, the NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters how to make the most of the season and make it home safe.... Read More

Kiwi ultra-runner's 4000km Aussie odyssey

A New Zealand ultra-runner is attempting to become one of just five people to run across America and Australia in their lifetime. Nick Ashill is planning... Read More

ACC at 50: A uniquely Kiwi scheme

ACC turns 50 years old this week - and while some say it is something to celebrate, others are calling for change. A brief history In the 1960s, workers'... Read More

Drug checking report reveals uptake in service

Significant growth in drug checking availability and uptake is helping to prevent harm in more parts of the community, the NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti... Read More

Food safety: OFB raw fruit juice recalled

New Zealand Food Safety is directing a recall of all raw fruit juice from Our Fruit Box or OFB and is advising people not to consume the product. 'This raw... Read More

Call for injury prevention ideas in manufacturing

ACC is investing to help create safer workplaces in New Zealand and encouraging businesses to apply for the workplace injury prevention grants which close tomorrow.... Read More

Flu campaign aims to reduce health system strain

New Zealand's annual flu campaign is now underway, highlighting the importance of staying healthy staying the winter months. Receiving a flu vaccination... Read More

Go the distance for Kiwi hearts: MyMarathon

Would you like to challenge yourself to stay active this autumn? For most of us a marathon feels out of reach. But what if you could walk or run it over... Read More

Measles found among young children in Waikato

Measles cases have been found among young children in the Waikato region. Te Whatu Ora has confirmed one case and identified a second probable case, both... Read More