Te Whatu Ora updates
Published: 11 August 2025
Public health advisory: Dengue fever in Pacific
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest level since 2016 (PDF). Several Pacific Island countries, including Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu are experiencing a rise in cases of dengue fever. There is currently no dengue transmission within New Zealand.
HealthPathways updates
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Community Referred Radiology (CRR) Programme
Community Referred Radiology (CRR) are being introduced from 1 September 2025.
The changes aim to standardise access and improve equity nationwide.
Proposed regional hubs are being established, and updates to HealthPathways and e-referrals are in development. View the Information for primary healthcare professionals (PDF).