A number of cases in a gastric illness outbreak in the Wellington region are connected to swimming pools, heath authorities say. Te Whatu Ora says there are now 32 cases of cryptosporidiosis in the ...

The Government will invest in an enhanced overnight urgent care service for the Napier community as part of our focus on ensuring access to timely, quality healthcare, Health Minister Simeon Brown has ...

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey attended a sod turning today to officially mark the start of construction on a new mental health facility at Hillmorton Campus.

The “Women’s Problem” Hypothesis: This theory suggests that women are less likely to contribute due to lack of time. This is ...

The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) encourages Kiwis of all ages to use World Oral Health Day as an opportunity to commit to better oral health habits. "Small daily actions can lead to a ...

Public health doctors are worried the government is trying to suppress their expertise - raising alarm about what they’re describing as “overreach”. Medical officers of health have legal obligations ...

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has appointed two new people to the Pharmac Board and reappointed a current member for a second term. Chartered accountant Talia ...

Europe has had the highest number of measles cases since 1997, according to a new report from the World Health Organization ...