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Health NZ urges vigilance after wheels hurtle off school mobile dental clinics
A safety alert has gone out about wheels flying off school mobile dental clinics.
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New Zealand commits just over US$4 million for Samoa health initiatives
New Zealand's Prime Minister Bill English said just over US$4 million will be given towards expanding specialist health services and addressing non-communicable diseases in Samoa
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New figures reveal government's progress towards health targets
The Health Minister is celebrating shorter wait-times, faster treatment and more timely access to care for patients. New figures from April to June this year, show the government's progress towards… Audio
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Ministry of Health finds no issues with Estradot oestrogen patches
Medsafe investigated Estradot oestrogen patches after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. Audio
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Principals voice concerns over health and safety laws
School principals have added their voice to concerns over changes to health and safety laws, saying they might be forced to cancel school trips and tear out playgrounds. Audio
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Covid-19: 'Frankly dangerous' conspiracy theory magazine condemned by health professionals
Health experts say a new anti-vaccine publication with links to Advance New Zealand should be ripped up and thrown in the bin.
The 48-page magazine is starting to appear in letterboxes throughout the… Audio
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Where body image and mental health meet
Audio 29 Sep 2021Tamaki Makaurau writer and body positivity campaigner and educator Angela Barnett has teamed up on a project with illustrator Ruby Jones that tells the stories of seven people, looking at the… Audio, Gallery
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No new Covid-19 cases for third day in a row
There are no new cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health today.
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Young kids selling food after hours worries American Samoa's Health Dept
The American Samoa Department of Health has raised concerns children as young as 10 are selling food at the road side after hours. The chief compliance officer at the Department...
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Typhoid fever oubreak in Fiji's Natisiri contained, says Health Ministry
Fiji's Ministry of Health says it has contained a typhoid fever oubreak in Natisiri and will start a mass vaccination programme in the affected area next week. The deputy secretary...
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Auckland District Health Board considering scrapping contract with French Polynesia
The Auckland District Health Board is considering scrapping a contract with the authorities in French Polynesia allowing its residents to have heart operations in Auckland. The board says local…
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American Samoa's Chief Justice wants answers on mental health facility
American Samoa's Chief Justice, Michael Kruse, has issued subpoenas for anyone involved in the construction of a mental health facility after becoming frustrated at the lack of progress in the...
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PNG authorities declare public health emergency following more cholera deaths
Papua New Guinea authorities have declared a public health emergency in response to the prolonged cholera outbreak in the capital Port Moresby after five more people died. There are fears...
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Tonga's Health Director says deaths of babies are taken seriously
The Director of Health in Tonga says cases of protein malnutrition that have contributed to the deaths and hospitalisation of babies are being taken very seriously. A paediatrician in Tonga...
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Rise in number of people checking in on their mental health
The number of people contacting a New Zealand Rugby mental health website has almost tripled in the last couple of months. Video, Audio
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PNG plans fatty meat bans as part of health campaign
Papua New Guinea is planning new campaigns and legislation to address an increase in non-communicable diseases. The Health Department Secretary says it will adopt new policies and try to educate...
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Health Board Report
Audio 17 Mar 2008The embattled Hawke's Bay District Health Board and its members have been roundly criticised. Audio
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Pawn shop double killer Zarn Tarapata to be detained indefinitely in mental health facility
News 9 Feb 2018Pawn shop double killer Zarn Tarapata to be detained indefinitely in mental health facility
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LATEST - Minister: Health worker being tested for Ebola after return from Sierra Leone
News 13 Mar 2015LATEST - Minister: Health worker being tested for Ebola after return from Sierra Leone
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Health comms staff 'a good place to start' public service cuts - National leader
Christopher Luxon says he cannot understand why so many health communications staff are needed.
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New Measles case has contacts at Auckland Airport
Health NZ says rapid immunity checks are taking place at Auckland Airport.
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Man loses sight in eye waiting for specialist after urgent referral
A 71-year-old Auckland resident's world has darkened after losing eyesight in one eye and his job as a relief teacher along with it.
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Students, teachers sent home from PNG school over health worries
More than 3000 students and 50 teachers have been sent home from one of the biggest schools in Papua New Guinea's capital of Port Moresby over health concerns.
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Investigation underway into cyber attack which hit thousands of coronial and health files
Access to 14,500 coronial files and about 4000 post mortem reports from around the country has been affected.
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Youth parliament take-over highlights poverty, racism, mental health
Parliament has been taken over by new leaders - the Youth Parliament, with many speaking from the heart about poverty, racism, mental health and the state of the country's democracy. Audio
