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 ...

The mpox vaccine has been given provisional approval by Medsafe. This means that health services can now promote the vaccine ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 2018, the then-Minister of Health, Dr David Clark, announced a wide-ranging review designed to future-proof health and disability services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Chair Ms Heather Simpson led the ...

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 ...

The first Suicide Prevention Action Plan, covering 2019–2024, will expire at the end of this year. The Ministry of Health has led the drafting of a new action plan which is strongly aligned with the ...

The Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 provides a legal framework for those who require compulsory psychiatric assessment and treatment for people experiencing a mental ...