Recent compliance checks on vape retailers across Auckland found that while the majority were compliant, just under 10 per cent failed to adhere to new laws restricting the promotion of vapes. A ...

The Ministry of Health has issued a public warning about the Suntree - Vanilla Cream (30ml) vaping product as it contains too much of a chemical associated with a lung injury called ‘popcorn lung’.

Hon Matt Doocey, Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health, will be coming to rural communities in New Zealand to hear about local health care ...

In September 2024, funding was annouced for a Child and Youth Mental Health Study. The information from this study will support more effective decisions and planning, including a needs-based ...

The Director for Radiation Safety intends to review the Code of Practice for Sealed Radioactive Material: ORS C12 2020. The review will be conducted in accordance with section 90 of the Radiation ...

Medsafe has given a New Zealand psychiatrist approval to prescribe medicinal psilocybin for treating treatment-resistant depression.

From February 2026, General practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac.

The Director for Radiation Safety is reviewing the Code of Practice for Non-medical Irradiators: ORS C8 2020. The review is being conducted in accordance with section 90 of the Radiation Safety Act ...

Criteria for patients to receive transitional access to newly funded cancer medicines when receiving treatment in private facilities.

The plan sets out new key actions health entities and other government agencies will undertake from 2025 to 2029 to prevent suicide in New Zealand. The new actions are focused on addressing gaps and ...

Information about transitional access to publicly funded cancer medicines for patients receiving treatment in private facilities.

The Director for Radiation Safety is reviewing the Code of Practice for Veterinary Radiation: ORS C9 2020 (ORS C9 2020). The review is being conducted in accordance with section 90 of the Radiation ...