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For free medical advice call Healthline 0800 611 116. Healthline provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week, over-the-phone health service. For emergencies call 111.  

Healthline

Healthline is a free helpline and advice service. Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 if you need advice about a child of any age who is unwell or hurt, or has any symptoms of sickness. You can call Healthline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See more information on Healthline

PlunketLine

PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers. Call PlunketLine on 0800 933 922 for advice and support for you, your baby and your whānau. Calls are free from cell phones. You do not need to be registered with Plunket to use this service. PlunketLine is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See more information on PlunketLine

Call 111 in an emergency

Call 111 in New Zealand from any phone if you need medical help in an emergency. You can call this emergency number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Use the appropriate emergency number in other countries.

See more information on calling 111 in an emergency

Other helplines in New Zealand

There are a range of different helplines available in New Zealand. 

See the other helplines that are available in New Zealand  

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