Health Minister Simeon Brown has revealed the make-up of the new Health Zealand Board - who will take over in a fortnight.

New Zealand already has one of the worst occupational health and safety records, per head of population, among OECD nations.

New Zealand has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco and its extensive health costs. But the latest step in the country's ambitious plan to sharply reduce smoking is now in jeopardy ...

Earlier this month the Minister of Health announced the government would introduce legislation for a "suite of amendments" to ...

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says it's "not good enough" some providers still don't know if they'll be funded beyond the end of the month.

On October 14, New Zealand selected the National Party’s Christopher Luxon as premier after six years of Labor rule. New Zealand Gets a Change of Government – The Diplomat All Sections Search ...

New Zealand budget 2025: It outlines changes to KiwiSaver and benefits. Tax breaks for businesses are included. The budget aims to balance cuts with new spending. Health, education, law and order ...

However, the Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum is cautious in welcoming some of the changes announced by van Velden. "Some of the changes the Minister has flagged are welcomed by the Forum – ...