A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.

Eradication plan has made NZ's overall biosecurity system more resilient, O'Connor says.

Middlemore Hospital surgical wards affected by superbug finds

A striking video illustrates how many people died in just one day during the pandemic.

1918 New Zealand Influenza Pandemic - 440 People died in a single day. / University of Otago, Wellington

Rachel Paine was living in Australia when diagnosed and needs special drugs every two weeks to help keep her alive. They’re not funded in NZ, and cost $600k a year.

Experts warn this shocking new finding should be a major wake-up call.

A meningococcal disease strain that's killed six this year may become dominant form.

Travellers have been warned about visiting Bali due to a mosquito-borne brain disease.

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: New Zealand needs stronger public health regulations to reduce cancer.

Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.

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.

Economic crash is crippling the country, including the healthcare system.

Scientists warn domestic dogs could be harbouring virus that causes next flu pandemic.

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.

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