The Ministry of Health’s Director of Mental Health, Dr John Crawshaw, publicly released the Section 99 Inspection into Canterbury - Waitaha Adult Inpatient and Associated Mental Health Services in ...

The implementation plan sets out practical actions by health agencies to support people and whānau living with rare disorders.

The Ministry of Health has published the Terms of Reference for an independent inquiry into the care and rehabilitation of care recipients at Ward 10A, Wakari Hospital, a specialist forensic ...

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be receiving private treatment with the cancer medicine at the time Pharmac begins its public funding; or start treatment with the newly funded medicine in a private facility within 31 days of the ...

This paper provides an update on the ongoing challenges facing the health system, including service delivery constraints and workforce pressures. It also outlines progress made on stabilising Health ...

From 1 February 2026, specialist general practitioners and nurse practitioners working within their area of practice will be able to diagnose and prescribe for adults with ADHD. Nurse practitioners in ...

The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme (the Scheme) came into effect on 1 April 2020 with the commencement of the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations). The purpose of the ...

The Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand Annual Report 2025 provides a snapshot of abortion services for the 2024 calendar year.

The content guide describes the content of the New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) for the year ended 30 June 2025. Data was collected between July 2024 and July 2025. The content guide also outlines the ...

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The Action to Prevent and Reduce Substance Harm 2026-2029 (the Plan) builds a foundation for a comprehensive and strategic health-system response to address substance-related harm. The Plan sets out ...