Expert says earlier antibiotics would have boosted Zachary Gravatt's chances.

The outbreak is centred in Jaipur, a major tourist destination.

Teen remembered as cheeky, generous, caring, and a prolific dispenser of random hugs.

The community should not be alarmed, but they should be aware, the DHB says.

Darcy Turner wants her mum to feel the sand and water and be at peace with her situation.

Ehsan grew up with a blind father. Now he is helping make sure no other child will.

"Over time as these resistant bacteria become more common they will cause deaths."

Karl and Christine Laulu lost two children after getting their MMR vaccinations in Samoa.

A young mum has called for all pregnant women to be tested for the virus.

COMMENT: I was shocked to discover that I will be dead soon. Thanks Heart Foundation.

The common cold sore virus can be passed on by an innocent touch or kiss.

Science forums hears from Richard Winkworth about his studies of pests and diseases

The girl was admitted to hospital with maggots in her hair.

Health professionals have been urged to back Govt's proposed Zero Carbon Act.

Preventable deaths are the 'train wreck' doctors have warned of for years.

World-renowned Kiwi researcher Stephen Robertson is offering hope to families everywhere.

First, it appeared as a tiny blemish under the eye.

The remaining funds raised for the family poisoned last year to be released within a week.

Baby boy's struggle with mysterious disease inspires funding of first national study.

Conditions in the refugee camp will only get worse as monsoon rains arrive, Kiwi says.

Global warming isn't just a threat to our coastal communities: but to our health. Why?

"Highly contagious" measles spreading through the South Island.

Reduced or withdrawn funding for NZ rare diseases organisation could spell its demise.

Kylee Black talks openly about her incurable condition and an upcoming trip of a lifetime.

Human parasites are a bane for developing nations. But they can also help guide research.

Anti-vaxxers have similar ideas of being persecuted as conspiracy theorists, study finds.

A Kiwi company's novel anti-ageing drug could play a big role in preventing heart disease.

Rise in misinformed patients demanding treatments that don't work has GPs worried.

In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.

A Queenstown woman ill with measles travelled while infectious.