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Change to prescription charges – 1 January 2013

From 1 January 2013, the amount you contribute towards the cost of your medication increases from $3 to $5 for each new prescription item. Prescriptions for children under six are still free. Read more


Parents share their experiences of whooping cough

New Zealand is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough with more than 6700 cases reported since the outbreak began in August last year.  Read more


Teen smoking rate drops

The latest New Zealand Health Survey shows there are nearly 16,000 fewer young people smoking than in 2006/07. Read more


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