Health Minister Simeon Brown has revealed the make-up of the new Health Zealand Board - who will take over in a fortnight.

New Zealand budget 2025: It outlines changes to KiwiSaver and benefits. Tax breaks for businesses are included. The budget aims to balance cuts with new spending. Health, education, law and order ...

A group of Iwi Māori Partnerships Boards (IMPBs) are concerned changes to New Zealand's health legislation will weaken the voices of local Māori communities and centralise decision-making in ...

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it's "not good enough" some providers still don't know if they'll be funded beyond the end of the month.

The Government is today announcing the reestablishment of the Health New Zealand Board, with new appointments to drive its priority of ensuring ...

New Zealand is falling behind the rest of the world in decriminalising HIV. In Aotearoa people living with HIV can still be criminalised for not disclosing their status, even when there is no risk of ...

What if your income tax didn't go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora spent $2.7 million on consultants for its restructures. ... Health NZ spent a total of $2,749,211.32 on consultants to manage its change proposals, ...

The Hauora Māori Advisory Committee (HMAC) welcomes the Government’s decision to elevate its role to directly advise Health New Zealand and the Minister of Health on Māori health matters.

New Zealand is not alone in permitting the medicinal use of the drug. Australia, in July 2023, authorized specific psychiatrists to prescribe it for the treatment of certain mental health conditions.