Health
500+ new doctors join health frontline
More than 500 newly graduated doctors have started work across New Zealand this week.
The 531 2025 Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) doctor cohort will...
Chicken & duck parfait recalled over food safety failures
New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Charcuterie du Pacifique Sud Limited in its recall of its L'Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait due to a...
Former Health Minister to chair aged care advisory group
Associate Health Minister, Casey Costello, has announced appointments to the Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group.
The Minister said the 10-member group will identify the changes...
Researcher warns against TikTok gout misinformation
A new study led by University of Auckland Research Fellow Dr Samuela ‘Ofanoa at Waipapa Taumata Rau, has revealed that TikTok videos about gout...
New state-of-the-art scanner unveiled at Wellington Regional Hospital
A new state-of-the-art scanner has been installed at Wellington Regional Hospital, giving patients faster, higher-quality scans with reduced radiation exposure.
Health Minister, Simeon Brown said...
Smoked salmon recalled over listeria fears
New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Ahi Mokopuna Limited Partnership in its recall of specific Akaroa King Salmon mānuka cold-smoked products due to the...
Major Auckland hospital infrastructure upgrade unveiled
Auckland City Hospital has completed major upgrades to its critical infrastructure to strengthen resilience and ensure patients continue receiving essential care even during a...
Medicine cabinet expanded for registered nurse prescribers
Registered nurse prescribers can now prescribe nearly double the number of medicines, significantly expanding access to timely, local care for New Zealanders, said Health...
Could a pacemaker help heal the heart?
University of Auckland researchers are testing a new device that they say syncs the heartbeat in a way that may help damaged hearts to...
Mental health support funding boost for people with HIV
Mental Health and Associate Health Minister, Matt Doocey, has announced new funding to provide faster access to mental health support for people with HIV.
The...
New Health Workforce Committee members named
Health Minister, Simeon Brown, has announced appointments to the Health Workforce Committee, with Dr David Gow appointed Chair.
Dr Gow is joined by new members...
New Public Health Advisory Committee appointments
Health Minister, Simeon Brown, has announced appointments to the Public Health Advisory Committee, which provides independent advice on public health issues and the promotion...
Pharmac proposes funding for rare disorder drug
Pharmac is proposing to fund the drug, nitisinone, for people with the rare disorders - tyrosinemia type 1 and alkaptonuria.
Nitisinone is currently funded through...
New appointments to Hauora Māori Advisory Committee
Health Minister, Simeon Brown, has today announced a series of appointments to the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee.
Tā Mark Solomon has been appointed permanent Chair,...
Lincoln Uni study unearths health benefits of regenerative farming
New research from Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University’s Centre of Excellence Designing Future Productive Landscapes has found that healthier farm systems encompassing...
