Attempt to tackle diabetes stigma

A diabetes representative says there needs to be more education to reduce the stigma attached to the health condition.

Attempt to tackle ...

A diabetes representative says there needs to be more education to reduce the stigma attached to the health condition.A survey found half of New...

Wharekaka: Writing was on the wall

Confirmation of Wharekaka’s permanent resthome closure is a significant blow to Martinborough. Is it the latest victim in a sector starved of funding? MARY ARGUE reports.

Vape retailers issued warning

The Ministry of Health [MoH] is cracking down on labelling standards for vaping products, closing a loophole for vendors to sell vapes stronger than regulations allow.

MRI: The wait goes on

Over a third of Wairarapa patients seeking MRIs are waiting more than 40 days for a scan.

Region’s suicide rate points to worrying trend

There have been 83 deaths by suicide in Wairarapa between 2009 and 2021, with a rapidly increasing rate reported by community groups this year.

Region’s suicide rate points to worrying trend

There have been 83 deaths by suicide in Wairarapa between 2009 and 2021, with a rapidly increasing rate reported by community groups this year....

King St art centre turns 25

King St Artworks celebrated 25 years with a new exhibition opening at Aratoi.Hundreds attended Wairarapa’s museum of art and history for three related events:...

Health sector welcoming back the unvaccinated staffers

Aged care operators hope the removal of the vaccine mandate will fill much-needed roles in the workforce.

488 disruptions to hospital appointments and surgeries in one day

The upcoming one-off public holiday means Wairarapa Hospital is cancelling 476 outpatient appointments and 12 surgeries.