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.

Outlines how Designated Auditing Agencies (DAAs) can submit of audits of service providers, via the Provider Regulation and Monitoring System (PRMS).

An audit report is written when a rest home is audited for certification under the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 to provide rest home (aged residential care) services. The audit ...

New public health guidance to help hairdressers and barbers across New Zealand keep their clients safe by reducing the risk of spreading infections has been released.

On 28 February 2022 the updated Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard NZS 8134:2021 came into effect.

Te Wheke is a Māori health model that uses the wheke (octopus) to describe the elements of waiora (total wellbeing).

In May 2025, the Ministry announced its decision to add Bluesky to its suite of social media channels to keep the public informed. Expanding the Ministry’s digital presence by including emerging ...