Annual event held by the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education marked the members of the local community, including schools, businesses and local residents coming up together for cleaning the Auckland's Okahu Bay yesterday morning.

A research has mentioned that marijuana could cause strokes in young adults. An illegal drug, marijuana has been accepted by some as a medicinal drug.

On December 3, a meeting of the NZ Institute of Health Management was held in Auckland. The aim was to discuss if the level of the District Health Board governance was `fit for purpose' and it was seriously a robust debate.

As per reports, it has been revealed that a number of patients, who have fallen sick in the 15-deck liner Voyager of the Seas, may get compensation. It has been found that in last 10 months, hundreds of people travelling in the cruise ship have been diagnosed with norovirus.

A diabetes drug has been developed through Auckland Island pigs dwelled in Southland, and a recent report reveals that the latest clinical trial to test the same has been successful. Living Cell Technologies has told that unaware hypoglaecemia events were seen reducing in patients of Type 1 diabetes.

The Auckland Regional Public Health Service has said they were carrying out regular screenings at the Manukau Harbour and detected Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Keeping safety of people in mind, the authorities concerned have extended public warning.