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The initiative will cover operations for hip and knee replacements and cataract surgeries, the Health Minister says.

Coverage of the trial blurred the lines on reporting suicide - and raised questions about how mental health can be aired in a healthy way.

There are calls to drop MIQ for low-risk travellers returning to live in Auckland, so space can be given to positive Covid-19 cases who risk falling through the cracks while self-isolating at home.

The country is short of 1000 doctors, the General Practitioners Aotearoa sector group says.

Genome sequencing of one of Christchurch's community Covid-19 cases shows the virus was passed on from within the managed isolation facility. Audio

Public health experts have warned the goal is in jeopardy if smoking rates continue to flatline.

Health advocates are disappointed questions about vaping behaviour will not be included in this year's census.

A health leader has labelled the latest Pasifika smoking rates "totally unacceptable", despite the New Zealand government celebrating them.

Briefings by a powerful committee with the Health Minister's ear reveal strife and delays surrounding Te Whatu Ora reforms.

Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, the UN health agency's regional director for the Western Pacific, says building climate-resilient healthcare facilities for Pacific people is a key focus.

Mental health units did well during the Covid-19 lockdown, the chief ombudsman says, but he concedes his report may be inaccurate because the facilities were forewarned of inspection.

Improving air quality in offices and schools would benefit New Zealand to the tune of $1 billion in improved productivity and better health, according to a report.

After two High Court judicial reviews, the Director-General of Health is releasing data of unvaccinated Māori in the North Island - but with clear conditions.