Ad triggered lifesaving call

Martin ignored his symptoms at first, but a Heart Foundation ad urged him to act. His quick decision led doctors to catch a rising troponin level and prevent a major heart attack.

 

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Staying well with heart failure

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Our purpose: to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and enable people with heart disease to live full lives

180,000
people in New Zealand are currently living with heart disease

That's more than one in 23 adults [1]

1 in 3
Almost 1 in 3 deaths in NZ are caused by cardiovascular disease

It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease [2]

90 mins
Every 90 minutes a New Zealander dies from heart disease

Many of these deaths are premature and preventable [2]

$99m
The Heart Foundation has invested into research since 1968

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News & Stories
24 February 2026 in Stories

Learning to trust her heart again

After years of unknown symptoms, Karen had a frightening heart event on Christmas Day. But that shock became her wake up call - pushing her to heal and listen to her heart and instincts once more.

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3 February 2026 in Blogs

Healthy lunchbox ideas for school and work

February is the perfect time to reset your lunch habits. We’ve got a host of healthy lunchbox ideas for pre-school, school or work. These tips are simple, easy to follow and kind on your heart and your wallet.

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13 February 2026 in Stories

From holiday to a 5-day coma: Tania’s fight for life after sudden heart crisis

Tania thought she was setting off on a wellearned holiday when she boarded a flight to Australia last November. Instead, the fit, music loving grandmother from the Bay of Plenty ended up in intensive care, in a coma and fighting for her life.

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