Medsafe has updated its advice on the law in relation to the supply and use of nitrous oxide for recreational use.

A tobacco and vape retailer and his employee have received fines totalling $8000 after an investigation by Health New Zealand ...

Group A streptococcus (GAS) bacteria is a pervasive pathogen, spread through airborne droplets and skin-to-skin contact, that may lead to invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS), post-streptococcal ...

Radioactive materials are routinely transported around the world by air, sea, road and rail. In New Zealand these materials include radioactive sources used in medicine, industry, research and ...

Uranium is a naturally occurring, weakly radioactive element which is widely distributed through the earth’s crust, in rocks, soils, stream sediments, rivers and oceans. Traces of uranium also occur ...

Selecting an appropriate radiation monitoring instrument is crucial for overall radiation protection and compliance with legislation. To make the selection, you need a thorough understanding of the ...

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

Submissions close Friday, 1 November 2024 5:00pm. Suicide prevention efforts in New Zealand are guided by these two documents: Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide Prevention ...

The redesigned Ministry of Health website has been launched today. “I am excited about the experience our redesigned website offers to people looking for information on our website,” says Sarah Turner ...