The Ministry of Health has published the 2025 Health and Independence Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the health of New Zealanders and the performance of the health system.

Medsafe has approved two New Zealand psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA as part of a treatment programme for eligible adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

This publication presents an overview of the current state of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand, using health-related data from a range of sources for the 2025 calendar year.

This literature review summarises the latest national and international evidence of the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers on adolescents. It was accompanied by the Ministry’s position ...

This review updates the evidence regarding community water fluoridation published since the 2021 report from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

This publication set the overarching vision for the immunisation system focusing on collective action and partnerships. It helps establish a shared understanding our immunisation objectives, align ...

After hours and emergency u2028 111 Call Healthline 0800 611 116 Call or text Talklineu2028 1737 Mental health emergency numbers ...

Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers outlines practical actions that hairdressers and barbers can take to reduce the spread of infection. It covers hygiene, equipment handling, and ...

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This Research Agenda sets out the key priorities for rheumatic fever research in New Zealand. It focuses on prevention, clinical care, and long-term outcomes, and aims to better connect research with ...