“Over 26,000 medical devices were added to the comprehensive list, bringing the total number of devices on the list to ...

New Zealand’s first ever nationwide list of medical devices, effective from today, will support better patient care and ...

Standing for the Crown, New Plymouth MP David MacLeod bore the stinging criticism with obvious discomfort – like Pōmare he is ...

“The combined impact of these conditions is significant, with reports estimating the cost of excess weight in New Zealand as ...

Associate Health Minister David Seymour has empowered Pharmac and Medsafe to explore the utilisation of artificial ...

New Zealanders with cancer will have greater continuity of care from today, following Pharmac’s decision on amending pharmaceutical schedule rules to allow access to new publicly funded cancer ...

Around 135,000 women across New Zealand who are eligible but not currently enrolled for breast cancer screening will benefit ...

Women accessing medicinal cannabis in illegal markets increasingly relied on female suppliers, viewing them as safer and more reliable. Some also helped connect others to these suppliers and used ...

This move follows the PSA writing to the Auditor-General in May urging it to investigate the restructure of the Audit Assurance and Risk team. Health NZ Te Whatu Ora is proposing to remove 23 roles ...

Deaths resulting from gender-based violence in Aotearoa New Zealand, highlights that 63% of maternal suicides between 2006 and 2023 involved a police-reported family violence record. It also notes a ...

The 24/7 online GP service is now live at info.health.nz/onlinegp, with full details on pricing and how to access care through approved providers, including their operating hours.

Emergency Consult operates like a virtual urgent care clinic. There’s no need to enrol or book in advance. Patients simply log on and consult with a doctor in real time, 24/7. After the consultation, ...