Rescued food turned into meals for families in need
Hundreds of meals made with rescued food that would otherwise go to waste are being delivered to people in need throughout Auckland. KiwiHarvest sends ingredients to a commercial kitchen, where…
Supermarket deli meals recalled due to potential presence of glass
In-store-made deli meals at several South Island supermarkets have been recalled due to the possible presence of glass. The affected products were sold at New World Greymouth, New World Rolleston…
‘Death by Chicken’ burger recalled in Rangiora over safety concern
Pak’nSave Rangiora has recalled two made in-store chicken products over the possibility the chicken had been undercooked.The products, named the Death by Chicken Burger and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad, have…
Young Yoga practitioner takes wellness movement to Himachal’s high-altitude tribal belt
Ahead of International Yoga Day, yoga practitioner and entrepreneur Asha Dipika met Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Singh Negi and launched an initiative to promote yoga, meditation, and wellness in remote…
Hidden sugar patterns on human cells can help in early cancer detection: Study
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “sugar code” on the surface of human cells that could transform how diseases are detected. Using an advanced imaging technique called Glycan Atlasing, researchers at…
Baby who died on mother’s chest not regularly checked by nurse
A minutes-old baby, who died on his mother’s chest while she was sutured up following his birth, should have been checked more regularly by the registered nurse tasked with their…
Infant milk formula exporter a2 Milk recalls batches in United States
Infant milk formula exporter a2 Milk has recalled three batches of Synlait-manufactured a2 Platinum infant milk formula in the United States due to the presence of cereulide.Cereulide was a heat-stable…
Why spider webs have blanketed towns across the North Island
Spider webs have spun their way across the North Island in recent days, with the arachnids leaving homes, fences, trees and reserves draped in gossamer from parts of Auckland to…
Fixing what matters in health
Good healthcare is about people, not paperwork. When families think about the health system, they are not usually thinking about policy frameworks or organisational charts. They are thinking about whether…
Money’s tight and food prices are up – how to save on your grocery bill
Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices is placing increasing pressure on household budgets. Many households are also seeing the impact of the war in the Middle…
Woman mistakenly declined benefit to care for son with celiac disease, diabetes
A woman was declined a benefit to help her care for her young son, despite his doctor explaining his life-threatening condition requires intensive, around the clock management. The Ministry of…
Illicit tobacco products readily available in Auckland
Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking – the cost. The illicit packets of cigarettes and…
Patient dies after ‘burnt out’ brain surgeon ignores colleague’s advice
A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation. By Kate Green of RNZ A report by…
Nearly 5500 Waikato Health New Zealand staff not paid overnight due to glitch
One of the thousands of North Island health workers who were not paid overnight has been dipping into her son’s bank account while she has just $2 in hers. Health…
What really changes for women after 40 (and what you can do about it)
By Claire Turnbull, Nutrition writerClaire I recently returned from a trip to the UK, doing mammoth, crammed-in catchups with family and friends that are often the norm when you live…
10-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham becomes Kerala’s youngest organ donor, saves five lives
A 10-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham has become Kerala’s youngest organ donor, giving new life to five recipients after being declared brain-dead at the hospital. Her parents, Arun Abraham and Sherin…
Police are investigating after a speed camera was chopped down in northwest Auckland last week.
The camera on Coatesville–Riverhead Highway, near Wake Road, was damaged around 7.30pm last Thursday. Police said a member of the public was seen cutting down the pole before leaving the…