Online and over-the-phone healthcare

Call Healthline any time for confidential advice, treatment and information from nurses and paramedics. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Your own GP may offer online healthcare. You can also use other online doctor services if you do not have a GP, they do not offer online healthcare, or they cannot fit you in when you need it.

Ka Ora Telecare is an after hours telehealth (video and phone) service for people living or visiting rural communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Some hospital services offer online (phone or video) appointments. Online appointments can save you time and travel costs while getting the same quality of care.

PlunketLine is a free helpline, available 24/7. Anyone in Aotearoa can use PlunketLine, you do not have to be registered with Plunket.