News & newsletters
Health Navigator keeps you up-to-date with health news, research and alerts on our site, as well as through four regular newsletters.
Coronavirus outbreak 2020: What you need to know
Health officials around the world are keeping a close eye on a new strain of coronavirus that has infected hundreds of people since its outbreak in the city of Wuhan in China.
Becoming ill after arriving in Aotearoa
It’s always exciting when friends or family visit you from overseas – especially if you haven’t seen them for a long time. But that excitement can quickly turn to disappointment if they become sick after they arrive.
Medicines and driving
Video – Watch to find out whether you are safe to drive if you are taking any medicines.
Monday briefs – 20 January 2020
Physical activity reduces the risk of seven types of cancer, provisional deal struck to fund breast cancer drug ... and other health news.
Tips for a safe and healthy summer
Summer has arrived and that means more time spent outside in the glorious sunshine. But make sure you know what to do to look after yourself and stay safe while you have fun in the sun.
What's new?
Each month a range of new topics are created or updated. This section highlights some of the key changes month by month.
SMS Toolkit
Providing healthcare professionals with information and resources about self-management support (SMS).
Health Navigator Charitable Trust
The vision and mission of the Health Navigator Charitable Trust is for all New Zealanders to have free access to independent and reliable health information and resources to help prevent disease and minimise the impact of ongoing health conditions.
Newsletters – our whole range
Health Navigator produces four regular newsletters that you can sign up for below.
Healthcare in NZ
Information about healthcare in New Zealand, to help you manage your health and the health of your whanau.
What's on our site?
Health Navigator provides one place for New Zealanders to find reliable and trustworthy health information and self-care resources. Below you will find links to health conditions, medicines and healthy living advice, apps and videos, resources in different languages, where to find support, information for clinicians and much more.