Health services
Counselling services: How to find a therapist
Our guide to getting help from the mental health system.
Dentist treatment costs: What you can expect to pay in New Zealand
Dentist fees vary depending on where you live. Here’s what you can expect to pay for dentist procedures in 2026.
What to do if you can’t get a GP appointment
Learn what you can do if you can't get an appointment with your doctor or GP.
How do ACC payments work for injury consults at your doctor’s?
Learn how ACC payments work at GP practices.
The Consumer Guarantees Act and healthcare
Find our your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act when it comes to dentists, doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Can you trust AI with your mental health?
Learn about AI therapy and chatbots, what happens to your data and whether you can trust them with your mental health.
Latest health & medical care news & articles
Stay informed with our latest investigations, health product reviews, and updates on health consumer issues in New Zealand.
5 fascinating things we learned while creating our winter issue of Consumer
Find out some of the interesting facts that you’ll find in the winter 2026 issue of Consumer.
Can Apple AirPods work as hearing aids?
Learn how Apple’s hearing features perform, who they suit, how much they cost, and when proper hearing aids are still the better option.
How to catch skin cancer early
Learn how to detect skin cancer and melanoma early – plus whether mole mapping and smartphone apps are effective for tracking your moles.
How to have a good bowel movement
Learn why gut health is important, how to have a good bowel movement, why fibre is the new protein and warning signs that you should visit your GP.