The PHCC survey of political parties reveals there is limited recognition across all parties that broader tax reform is needed to improve public health, reduce poverty and inequities.

Analysis of the PHCC political survey shows that voters who are interested in strengthening democracy and reducing the power private wealth has on public health policy have clear choices this election...

Analysis of the PHCC political survey shows that voters who are interested in strengthening democracy and reducing the power private wealth has on public health policy have clear choices this election...

Catherine Manning would rather lose her job and a Government contract than give out vapes.

A "horrendously high" number of babies in Fiji are dying due to HIV related complications, says a health researcher, as the prevalence of the disease grows there.

A survey of political parties finds strong support from left-leaning parties for policies to strengthen tobacco control, improve alcohol regulation, create healthier food environments and protect the ...

A survey of political parties finds strong support from left-leaning parties for policies to strengthen tobacco control, improve alcohol regulation, create healthier food environments and protect the ...

The coalition Government has made virtually no progress on a number of food policy areas recommended by experts in a 2023 report, despite a health system overburdened with nutrition-related chronic di...

The coalition Government has made virtually no progress on a number of food policy areas recommended by experts in a 2023 report, despite a health system overburdened with nutrition-related chronic di...

Fiji is experiencing one of the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemics, with implications for public health across the Pacific, including NZ.

Fiji is experiencing one of the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemics, with implications for public health across the Pacific, including NZ.

Dementia prevention must be part of the plan to reduce future demand for aged care and build a more sustainable and equitable system.

Dementia prevention must be part of the plan to reduce future demand for aged care and build a more sustainable and equitable system.

Health Impact Assessments should be mandatory across government to ensure health, wellbeing and equity are considered in policy decisions and potential harms are identified before decisions are made.

Health Impact Assessments should be mandatory across government to ensure health, wellbeing and equity are considered in policy decisions and potential harms are identified before decisions are made.

Sugar levies and smokefree policies were tossed around as parties agreed to disagree on what could improve our health prevention.

New research finds oral nicotine pouches may increase nicotine use among young people, highlighting the need for a precautionary approach to their regulation.

New research finds oral nicotine pouches may increase nicotine use among young people, highlighting the need for a precautionary approach to their regulation.

A new report finding that government housing policies have gone backwards across all seven principles underpinning the right to a decent home has major implications for population health.

A new report finding that government housing policies have gone backwards across all seven principles underpinning the right to a decent home has major implications for population health.

Proposed changes to the Natural Environment Bill could weaken Aotearoa New Zealand's legal protections for clean air despite air pollution contributing to more than 3,000 premature deaths in NZ every ...

Proposed changes to the Natural Environment Bill could weaken Aotearoa New Zealand's legal protections for clean air despite air pollution contributing to more than 3,000 premature deaths in NZ every ...

Public health researchers are calling for more drinking fountains to be installed nationwide, because they can help improve people's health. Professor Nick Wilson from the University of Otago's Depart...

Installing more public drinking fountains is a low-cost way to support healthier communities by encouraging the use of green spaces, promoting physical activity and reducing sugary drink consumption a...

Installing more public drinking fountains is a low-cost way to support healthier communities by encouraging the use of green spaces, promoting physical activity and reducing sugary drink consumption a...

The launch of a new interactive online tool allowing New Zealanders to check whether their drinking water supply is fluoridated coincides with the publication of an analysis that confirms lower rates ...

The launch of a new interactive online tool allowing New Zealanders to check whether their drinking water supply is fluoridated coincides with the publication of an analysis that confirms lower rates ...

Paediatricians say funding a new vaccine for the respiratory illness RSV could keep thousands of kids out of hospital every year. Dr Emma Best, an associate professor of pediatric and youth health at ...

Introducing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisations for infants and pregnant women in Aotearoa New Zealand could prevent avoidable hospitalisations, reduce winter pressure on the health system...

Health Coalition Aotearoa's Prevention Brief 2026 calls for stronger evidence-based prevention policies on tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food alongside lobbying reform to improve health, reduce ineq...

Health Coalition Aotearoa's Prevention Brief 2026 calls for stronger evidence-based prevention policies on tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food alongside lobbying reform to improve health, reduce ineq...

The recent surge in fuel prices is doing more than stretching household budgets. Public health researchers say it is worsening transport poverty, making it harder for thousands of New Zealanders […]

A massive new study of more than 750,000 births nationwide has found an average of 120 premature births each year could be attributed to nitrate in drinking water.

A massive new study of more than 750,000 births nationwide has found an average of 120 premature births each year could be attributed to nitrate in drinking water.

A new Aotearoa New Zealand study suggests that even low levels of nitrate in drinking water may increase the risk of preterm birth, strengthening the case for reviewing current drinking water standard...

In the latest Public Health Communication Centre briefing, researchers have warned that New Zealand's reliance on volatile fuel prices is increasing the country's transport poverty issue. The briefing...

Transport poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand is worsening with recent fuel cost rises limiting access to healthcare, food, education, employment and social connections. Long-term investment in low-carbon...

Leaded petrol is still being used in some light aircraft and motor racing in Aotearoa New Zealand, despite the well-established health risks of lead exposure and the availability of unleaded alternati...