The Mental Health Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament. The Bill repeals and replaces the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.

The new expedited verification pathway is now in force, allowing Medsafe to accelerate medicine approvals while maintaining robust standards for safety, quality and effectiveness.

The Ministry of Health has agreed to undertake an investigation into serious concerns raised about treatment, conditions and oversight at Ward 10A of Wakari Hospital following the Ombudsman’s call for ...

On 25 June, researchers behind an AUT study examining sand products containing asbestos shared some of their high-level results with the Ministry of Health and other agencies.

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The Government has confirmed the alcohol levy for 2026/27, maintaining funding for services that reduce alcohol-related harm across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Ministry of Health is inviting submissions on a proposed list of prescription medicines for designated paramedic prescribers. This follows approval by the Government of a proposal to grant ...

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Updated regional data from the New Zealand Health Survey has been released, which provides information on the health and wellbeing of adults and children across New Zealand.

Submissions for the Proceeds of Crime Fund have closed and we are no longer accepting proposals. The Ministry of Health is currently assessing proposals and will notify successful applicants if their ...

The Ministry of Health has published new data on adult New Zealanders’ self‑reported experiences of COVID‑19 and long COVID, drawn from the 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey.

The Ministry of Health is currently reviewing Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard 2021 and is inviting people and organisations who are affected by the Standard to participate in a ...