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Health Minister Simeon Brown has revealed the make-up of the new Health Zealand Board - who will take over in a fortnight.
New Zealand has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco and its extensive health costs. But the latest step in the country's ambitious plan to sharply reduce smoking is now in jeopardy ...
Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD medicine and psilocybin access.
Earlier this month the Minister of Health announced the government would introduce legislation for a "suite of amendments" to ...
Two doctors are hoping to turn their anger and frustration over the decline of New Zealand's public health system into a bottom-up blueprint for change.
New Zealand is falling behind the rest of the world in decriminalising HIV. In Aotearoa people living with HIV can still be ...
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said it needs to keep watch on inflation risks, which have risen over recent months.
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it's "not good enough" some providers still don't know if they'll be funded beyond the end of the month.
Last week the health minister in New Zealand’s right-wing National Party-led government, Shane Reti, announced he was replacing the board of Health NZ Te Whata Ora with a commissioner. The ...
The New Zealand government has announced a series of reforms aimed at ensuring the country's work health and safety legislation is fit-for-purpose for businesses. Workplace Relations and Safety ...
Is Health New Zealand an Auditor-Office ‘frequent flyer’? This above-mentioned history, including the successful Rosalie Hughes complaint, has surely raised red flags with the Auditor-General.
The Hauora Māori Advisory Committee (HMAC) welcomes the Government’s decision to elevate its role to directly advise Health New Zealand and the Minister of Health on Māori health matters ...