Health & Wellbeing

The Government has agreed to an integrated approach to reform the aged care system including the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Group to recommend changes to the funding model, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello and Health Minister Simeon Brown announced today. “Improving the lives of older people is a priority

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* Government confirms construction contract for Dunedin’s new inpatient hospital building has been signed * $1.88 billion rebuild will bring over 900 full-time construction jobs and boost the local economy * Hospital expected to open in 2031 with outpatient building operational by late 2026 The rebuild of Dunedin Hospital has taken

* New digital health service allows virtual consultations with NZ-registered doctors and nurses. * Over 4,500 people have already used the service since its pilot in May. * Aims to reduce pressure on emergency departments and improve access to care. New Zealanders across the country can now access trusted primary healthcare around

Exercise should be the primary treatment for depression and other common mental health conditions, according to University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers.  The most comprehensive review of research from UniSA shows that mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological dist

Getting a GP appointment in Invercargill, and across parts of Southland, has been a major concern for local people — but that's about to change. The National-led Government is boosting General Practice funding by $175 million this year. This is the largest funding boost for GPs in our country’

* Government announces $175 million GP funding boost tied to performance and data collection * Incentives include improving childhood immunisation and contributing data for health planning * Full 13.89% increase only applies if clinics meet specific performance targets General practitioners across New Zealand are set to receive their largest-ever funding boost, with

A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new CT scanner is a game-changer for Invercargill and surrounding areas. It will provide faster, more accurate diagnosis for a wide range