NZ's first rabies death recorded, overseas traveller dies in Auckland
Officials say the disease, contracted overseas, poses no danger to the Kiwi community.
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The first-of-a-kind discovery was made after a fungus expert fell sick.
Rare Disorders Month is ending - but it's a continual everyday battle for whānau
March has been a month of reflection, but the mahi must go on.
'A tough road to navigate': A painful personal journey of endometriosis
Endometriosis has been described by some as a condition sometimes considered "invisible."
Greens call for universal Covid vax availabilty after nearly 2500 children hospitalised
The Green Party is calling for the Covid-19 vaccine to be made universally available.
Deadly fungal infection with 'alarming spread' in US now found in New Zealand
Candida auris is spreading rapidly across the US.
US superbug fungus cases rose dramatically during pandemic
Superfungus Candida auris cases tripled in just over 3 years, according to report.
Dying 30-year-old Kiwi shares heartbreaking bucket list
Alisi Jack-Kaufusi was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer at the age of 24.
The new advice on reducing peanut allergy risk in children
NHS says no nut products before six months old but new data says otherwise.
Awatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concerns
Houses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.
'They don't care about us': Whānau fighting cancer share struggles with health system
Māori whānau facing cancer talk about barriers to treatment in current health system.
Kaitāia College to start own school lunch programme following food poisoning debacle
"It should have been done a long time before this," one student said.
Concerns meningitis vaccine running low, claims two student cases not linked
The Meningitis Foundation is concerned about low vaccine supplies.
Hospitalised by leptospirosis - a warning for cyclone clean-up workers
Road worker assumed it was the flu at first, but then symptoms worsened.
‘We weren’t told’: Student battling meningococcal disease unaware of second vaccine
The student's mother said many may think they're safe from the illness, but they are not.
Meningococcal B vaccine now funded for 'life threatening' disease
Four Northland children under the age of 5 contracted meningococcal B in July last year.
Increase in meningococcal cases prompts warning for students to be vigilant
Vaccine to be funded for 13-25 year-olds in close living situations.
In the dark: Fears of contamination plague a ‘forgotten’ flood community
"People are like, 'What? We didn’t know you’d even been hit'."
Covid-19 update: 11,453 new cases, 18 deaths and 177 in hospital
The latest Covid-19 results for the week are in.
Person dies in Florida after brain-eating amoeba infection
The infection might have been caused by sinus rinse practices using tap water.
Rare Disorders Month highlights real realities for whānau Māori
Rare Disorders NZ is calling on Aotearoa to #GlowUpShowUp for Rare Disorders Month.
Aotearoa called to #GlowUpShowUp for Rare Disorders Month
Three hundred thousand Kiwis live with rare disorders.
Northland tamariki measles immunisation rates 'too low'
A measles outbreak would be disastrous for Northland whanau due to low vaccination rates.
Focus: Dr Ayesha Verrall 'very concerned' about measles outbreak
Dr Verrall has said she is “very concerned” about a possible measles outbreak, given the rates of vaccination in New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald
Bruce Willis' daughter 'overwhelmed' since sharing his diagnosis
Bruce Willis' daughters are "in awe of the love" so many people have for their dad.
Two café staff isolating after measles case visited Tauranga businesses
An infected measles case visited Tauranga businesses - a reminder to get vaccinated.
Dementia driving test flawed
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.
Covid-19 Royal Commission: When public will be informed on inquiry
The inquiry officially begins on Wednesday this week.
Brazil declares public health emergency for native Amazon people
Yanomamis are suffering from malnutrition and disease as a consequence of illegal mining.
Clinicians warn of heightened gout risk for Māori over summer
Clinicians urge whānau to enjoy kaimoana and barbecued foods in moderation this summer.
China reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passed
The reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.
'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV test
The dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.
Covid-19: ‘Novel features’ of Kraken cause for concern
New subvariant has potential to create a new wave of Covid-19 cases.
US approves drug that slows Alzheimer's
Leqembi is the first drug that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory.