Earlier this month the Minister of Health announced the government would introduce legislation for a "suite of amendments" to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act.

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 ...

A group in New Zealand has called for action to tackle Campylobacter in fresh chicken meat. The Public Health Communication ...

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 ...

Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left a Christchurch drug-user and health expert worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing.

Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD ...

The Government is today announcing the reestablishment of the Health New Zealand Board, with new appointments to drive its priority of ensuring ...

New Zealand’s justice minister, Andrew Little, introduced a bill on Monday aimed at legalizing abortion in the country. The new bill would change the status of abortion from a criminal issue to ...