Medsafe has updated its advice on the law in relation to the supply and use of nitrous oxide for recreational use.

Uranium is a naturally occurring, weakly radioactive element which is widely distributed through the earth’s crust, in rocks, soils, stream sediments, rivers and oceans. Traces of uranium also occur ...

Radioactive materials are routinely transported around the world by air, sea, road and rail. In New Zealand these materials include radioactive sources used in medicine, industry, research and ...

Selecting an appropriate radiation monitoring instrument is crucial for overall radiation protection and compliance with legislation. To make the selection, you need a thorough understanding of the ...

Group A streptococcus (GAS) bacteria is a pervasive pathogen, spread through airborne droplets and skin-to-skin contact, that may lead to invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS), post-streptococcal ...

A discount vape and tobacco shop owner, as well as a cigar shop, and its owner, have received fines totalling $36,000 following enforcement and legal action by Health New Zealand and the Ministry of ...

The mpox vaccine has been given provisional approval by Medsafe. This means that health services can now promote the vaccine ...

Submissions close Friday, 1 November 2024 5:00pm. Suicide prevention efforts in New Zealand are guided by these two documents: Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide Prevention ...