Schools closed after asbestos-riddled sand scare
Traces of asbestos were found in four kinetic sand products widely used in New Zealand schools.
Super bug breaks out in Christchurch
10 cases of VRE are currently in a Christchurch ward.
NZ plummets in global tobacco control study
This year's Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index has ranked New Zealand 53rd out of 100 countries, a steep fall from second place in 2023.
New measles case identified in Nelson
A new case could be an unidentified community transmission
Measles immunisation push underway
Te Whatu Ora and Minister of Health are encouraging people to get vaccinated.
Mustaches and mountaineers
Men taking on the "Everesting Challenge" prove that Movember is more than just the stache.
“Get tested, don’t put it off” for Blue September
A man undergoing prostate cancer treatment is urging men to get tested before it is too late.
Christchurch teen seeks US cancer treatment
A Christchurch teen is calling for expanded glioblastoma treatment after having to travel to the US for life saving medical care.
Christchurch nurses strike for patient safety
Christchurch nurses will join thousands nationwide in a strike this week over what they're calling unsafe staffing levels.
Common herbicide linked to liver damage
New research shows glyphosate and nanoplastics linked to cell damage.