Scam alert: Ads or websites claiming Medsafe approval are fake. Medsafe does not endorse products. Go to medsafe.govt.nz for official information.

News

Keep up-to-date with health news, research and alerts on our site. This section has new content added regularly, so check back often.

May 14, 2025, 1:55 PM

Can you help track flu and COVID-19 in your area?

FluTracking is a survey system that harnesses the power of the internet and community spirit for monitoring respiratory illnesses.

Apr 30, 2025, 8:17 AM

Senior doctors' strike Thursday May 1st

Senior doctors at Health NZ hospitals are set to strike for 24 hours this Thursday May 1st. Use our handy Healthify links for healthcare help and advice.

Nov 27, 2024, 3:59 PM

5 minutes with... Dr Roland Meyer

Meet Dr Roland Meyer, a respiratory and general physician who's also been on the 'receiving end' of healthcare in Aotearoa.

Aug 14, 2024, 1:43 PM

Meth 'lollies' in Auckland City Mission food parcels

Police are urging anyone who has received the Rinda brand pineapple lollies in a food parcel from Auckland City Mission to not consume them.

Jul 18, 2024, 9:59 AM

5 minutes with... Frances King

Meet Health Navigator Charitable Trust's Tokomaru Bay-based community engagement and equity lead.

Jul 3, 2024, 8:38 AM

5 minutes with... Lily Henderson

Registered dietitian Lily Henderson joins our diverse team of amazing reviewers. Discover her unexpected, creative talent!

Apr 15, 2024, 3:13 PM

5 minutes with... Dr Art Nahill

Healthify clinical reviewer Dr Art Nahill has a surprising talent... Find out more about this busy consultant general physician and clinical educator.

Apr 15, 2024, 10:37 AM

HPV testing for cervical screening

HPV testing is now the primary cervical screening test in Aotearoa New Zealand. Cervical screening is free for some groups.

Mar 19, 2024, 3:30 PM

Sugary shock – Kiwis spend a third of beverage budgets on sweet drinks

A third of Kiwis' beverage budget goes to sugary drinks, study finds.

Mar 14, 2024, 4:57 PM

Cryptosporidiosis is on the rise

Public health authorities are warning of a significant increase in cryptosporidiosis cases across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mar 14, 2024, 2:08 PM

5 minutes with... Angela Lambie

Get to know one of our experienced clinical reviewers/writers, pharmacist Angela Lambie.

Mar 11, 2024, 5:35 PM

Talavou o le Moana

This report gives a vital snapshot into the health and wellbeing of Pacific young people living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Rare Disease Day 2024, will be on the very rarest of days - 29 February!

We asked Jaime Christmas from our WOVEN team about her lived experience, why Rare Disorder Month is so important and what you do on 29 February.

Feb 26, 2024, 1:49 PM

New Zealand Blood Service lifts 'mad cow' (vCJD) restriction

Have you been unable to donate blood or plasma due to mad cow disease? Restrictions at NZBS are lifting from 29 February 2024.

Feb 1, 2024, 3:44 PM

Key findings from the latest New Zealand Health Survey

The annual New Zealand Health Survey results provide valuable information and interesting insights into the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

Dec 6, 2023, 3:29 PM

Rural telehealth service launched

An after-hours telehealth service by Ka Ora Telecare Limited is now available for people in rural communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nov 30, 2023, 4:17 PM

Janine Bycroft inducted as Fellow of Health Informatics New Zealand

Health Navigator Charitable Trust and Healthify He Puna Waiora founder and CEO, Dr Janine Bycroft, is now a Fellow of Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ).

Nov 29, 2023, 12:13 PM

Have you had shingles or chickenpox recently?

New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) is calling on people who've recently recovered from chickenpox or shingles to make a blood or plasma donation.

Nov 28, 2023, 8:24 AM

Honouring Whaea Merle Samuels

We are delighted to see the recognition of WOVEN Whaea Merle Samuels’ contribution to healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nov 2, 2023, 3:40 PM

5 minutes with... Dr Emma Dunning

Meet one of our talented writers and clinical reviewers, Dr Emma Dunning.