Latest from Ministry of Health
'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensioners
Electricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.
Explosion at Indian factory kills at least 36, dozens missing
The blast flattened a four-storey building, throwing workers dozens of metres.
Elder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gambling
Nine more influencers have also received warning notices and 27 are on a watchlist.
Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.
Ending healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac Davison
A new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries.
GPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026
Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.
ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling
Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.
Bruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?
OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.
Melatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed
The Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.
An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends
General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.
Health NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeries
Almost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Retailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.
Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings
Minister announces law changes to focus health system on results
Govt set to introduce legislation for 'improving health outcomes' in the coming weeks.
Unequal palliative care access is harming end-of-life choices - report
Fully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds.
Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.
PM speaks on Newstalk ZB about new visa for parents of NZ residents
Applicants need $160,000 for a single parent or $250,000 for a couple.
Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?
OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?
Bruce Cotterill: How a simple vision could transform NZ
Vision statements need to be aspirational but achievable.
More than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study reveals
Most mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.
Why Vietnam's two-child policy change may not boost birth rate
High living costs in big cities deter many from having more children.
Builder's close-call amid depression crisis in construction
Builders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock
Mental health facility with crisis beds opens in Hastings
Waiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.
'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years
'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'