Tag: health
New gym will set the standard
Stephanie Mansfield is bringing the vibe of an upmarket Sydney gym to the perfect location in the heart of Howick.
The longtime Howick local and...
ARPHS: 821 measles cases confirmed
The total number of measles cases in Auckland was at 821 on Tuesday, up from 812 cases on Saturday.
Of this, 556 cases are in...
One little boy’s wish to walk
When Ethan Jones arrived in this world, nearly three months earlier than he should have and weighing only 1.4kg, his family had no idea...
Measles reported at two east Auckland schools
Two cases of the highly contagious disease measles have been reported at two local schools.
Dr Julia Peters, clinical director at the Auckland Regional Public...
Major surgery no match for 104-year-old
While the thought of major surgery would be daunting for many, the operating table was no big deal for 104-year-old Len Darr.
Just three week’s...
MP gives voice to mental health message
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has begun the next chapter of his mission to help reduce the number of Kiwis who take their own lives...
Bioengineers create virtual 3D heart
A team at the University of Auckland’s Bioengineering Institute headed by a local senior research fellow have created a virtual 3D heart that could...
Whitford Playcentre tackles social isolation in elderly
Children from Whitford Playcentre visited Gulf Views Rest Home in Cockle Bay aiming to build a relationship between the youngsters and the elderly residents.
Whitford...
Howick pharmacy collects major award
Crawford House Pharmacy in Howick’s Picton Street has won the Green Cross Health Innovation in Delivering People Centred Care award at the annual NZ...
Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association on the roll
They started with 10 members in March this year and now have a membership of 450.
The Botany and Flat Bush Ethnic Association, to promote...