Politics

Free GP and dental visits, an expansion of the Minor Ailments Scheme, tikanga Māori-led maternity care and the removal of the $5 prescription charge are all on the agenda for a Green Party-led government

A group of prominent New Zealanders are calling for a new social contract to ensure the country’s public health system is maintained in the face of what they call a move towards greater privatisation

Trying to capitalise on the electoral success of US President Donald Trump, now that his policies are having real-world effects, is proving to be a big mistake for conservative leaders

Clinicians have until 11.59pm tonight to respond to a Ministry of Health survey written off as an “embarrassingly poor piece of work”, a “political attack on cultural safety” and “plain racist”

New funding in Budget 2025 will be almost half of what was previously planned, finance minister Nicola Willis told a business audience today

Whanganui phar mac y owners met with their local MP recently to explain the issues faced by pharmacists in his electorate. They are encouraging pharmacists in other regions to meet with their local MPs and advocate for pharmacy.

While Australia was busy defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against threats from the United States in recent weeks, another issue related to the supply and trade of medicines was flying under the radar

Governments like to boast that “data-driven” policies are the best way to make fair, efficient decisions. They collect statistics, set targets and adjust strategies to suit

Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from two recognised overseas jurisdictions

Whanganui pharmacy owners met with their local MP recently to explain the issues faced by pharmacists in his electorate. They are encouraging pharmacists in other regions to meet with their local MPs and advocate for pharmacy.