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.

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...

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...

Political parties broadly support expanding solar power, but the PHCC political survey finds increasing polarisation over energy and climate policy, with limited comprehensive plans to reduce emission...

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

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

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 ...

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...

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 […]