Meningococcal victim at same meeting as Fulton Hogan boss
A Fulton Hogan staffer with meningococcal disease last week attended a meeting with boss Bill...
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Measles outbreak in Waikato
The Waikato District Health Board has written to parents of children attending schools or early education centres in Te Awamutu advising them of the outbreak, which involved students from a local college.
'Don't use paracetamol for fever'
A respected scientific group has recommended not using paracetamol to reduce flu-related fever.
Wrinkly rat may hold the secret of eternal youth
Research has revealed the naked mole rat has a genome similar to that of a human.
Long-term kidney damage threatens E. coli victims
As Europe's E. coli crisis wanes, some experts are now warning of a looming threat: possible long-term kidney complications for many of the victims.
Northern Territory tourist dies after mozzie bite
A 19-year-old Canadian tourist has died after contracting one of Australia's most rare mosquito-borne diseases.
Skin cells to rescue ailing livers
Scientists have been able to convert skin cells into liver cells, a breakthrough that could one day eliminate the need for organ transplants.
Obese children 'at greater risk of bone fractures'
Obese young children are vulnerable to bone fractures and more likely to develop osteoporosis in old age, British study finds.
Devastating pig disease still spreading - NZ Pork
A devastating pig disease which broke out in the North Island in 2003 and crossed to the South Island in 2006 is still spreading, farmers say.
Wheelchairs, money arrive in flood of help for Peta
Despite being born in Auckland, Peta is not entitled to free healthcare as her parents aren't citizens.
Record numbers of NZ gay, bisexual men diagnosed with HIV
New figures reveal HIV amongst gay and bisexual men in NZ is at its worst level since the virus entered NZ in the 1980s.