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’.

This framework contains information for health professionals and the public on the standards they should expect for evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for ADHD in New Zealand.

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 Irradiating Apparatus: ORS C10 2020. The review is being conducted in accordance with section 90 of the Radiation Safety Act ...

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

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 ...

Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) records held in the Medsafe pharmacovigilance system, across all vaccines ...

Long COVID presents a significant and ongoing health care challenge worldwide, with individuals experiencing prolonged symptoms often requiring comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Aotearoa New ...

These tables present key health indicators from all years of the continuous New Zealand Health Survey for adults and children, broken down by geographic areas and demographics.

This brief was written by Rangimahora Reddy, the inaugural Ageing Well Fellow during her time working with the Office of the Chief Science Advisor as a part of the Ageing Well National Science ...