The Ministry of Health has issued a public warning about the Suntree - Vanilla Cream (30ml) vaping product as it contains too much of a chemical associated with a lung injury called ‘popcorn lung’.

Recent compliance checks on vape retailers across Auckland found that while the majority were compliant, just under 10 per cent failed to adhere to new laws restricting the promotion of vapes. A ...

This framework contains information for health professionals and the public on the standards they should expect for evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for ADHD in New Zealand.

This Cabinet material sets out decisions on proposals to update the Government’s strategic direction for primary care and changes to funding to improve New Zealanders’ timely access to quality primary ...

Information on changes the Government has made to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 and when they came into effect.

The New Zealand Health Survey is a key tool for monitoring smoking and vaping among people aged 15 years and older. Questions on smoking have been included annually since 2011/12. Questions on vaping ...

Long COVID presents a significant and ongoing health care challenge worldwide, with individuals experiencing prolonged symptoms often requiring comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Aotearoa New ...

The Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) sets the strategic direction and provides national-level priority actions for health-focused adaptation to climate change.

This discussion document considers options for modernising New Zealand’s regulation of the health workforce. It supports public consultation on this topic.

This position statement accompanies the release of an evidence brief which examines the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers when used in the context of gender-affirming care. This ...

The plan sets out new key actions health entities and other government agencies will undertake from 2025 to 2029 to prevent suicide in New Zealand. The new actions are focused on addressing gaps and ...