WorldWHO: Covid 19 survivors may not be immuneAntibody tests may be ineffective at showing if a patient is immune, the WHO says.18 Apr 08:48 PM
New ZealandNZ needs its own Covid-19 vaccine programme, scientists sayVaccines made overseas could be hard to source if other countries hoard supplies.14 Apr 06:43 PM
WorldWhy the race for a vaccine is as much about politics as it is scienceThe dash for a Covid-19 vaccine is dominated by private-sector companies.10 Apr 11:46 PM
New ZealandExtra 300,000 extra flu vaccines arrive, more time given to 'high-risk' groupsWhy were some GPs short of flu vaccines? Some private providers had been stockpiling.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat happened to all the flu vaccines? Private sector accused of stockpilingWhat happened to all the flu vaccines that caused a nationwide shortage?06 Apr 03:43 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Top NZ scientist buoyed at vaccine raceA top NZ scientist has 'every faith' a vaccine to stop Covid-19 can be found - but when?04 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandFlu, measles jabs still crucial during lockdown: 'We do not want to see measles coming back'Vaccination is a priority even during lockdown, immunisation expert says.30 Mar 07:10 PM
World'Game changer': Johnson and Trump hail drug breakthroughsBritish PM says govt in talks to buy a test as simple as a pregnancy check.19 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment inaction left door open to measles outbreak - reportMeasles outbreak could have been avoided, a damning Ministry of Health report reveals.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Infected passenger on flight from SamoaPassenger infected with measles was on weekend flight from Samoa.24 Dec 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen can a child go against parents' wishes on vaccinations?A DHB chair says such questions should be grappled with to counter the anti-vaxx movement.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Put Samoa on your Christmas gift listEditorial: Global relief response to measles outbreak needs everyone's support.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: How did measles crisis in Samoa get so bad?COMMENT: The blame game is not the way forward for Samoa right now. Not as families mourn.09 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAnti-vaxxers flood Samoa Govt's Facebook page with 1-star reviewsWhile Samoa's government works to stop people dying, anti-vaxxers take to Facebook.07 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandMeet the Kiwi midwife saving babies in SamoaNew Zealand medical assistance team has spent two weeks in measles-hit Pacific Island.03 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandToddler flown back to Samoa after Auckland doctor denies measles jabDoctors in Auckland wouldn't give him the necessary jab.03 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuLetters: No problems with our gun lawsBay of Plenty readers have their say.01 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeasles threat to NCEA examsUnvaccinated students exposed to measles may not be able to sit NCEA exams.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak has peaked, cases now decliningAuckland Regional Public Health Service is addressing media about the measles outbreak.10 Oct 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDoc calls out anti-vaxxers as measles cases riseComment: Immunise your children and be alert for signs of measles.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Too soon to say' if measles outbreak has peakedSchool holidays could bring fresh outbreaks if infected kids travel outside Auckland.26 Sep 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Face of measles': Wife's plea as man battles brain swellingThis 45-year-old man was healthy and fit. He's now desperately sick from measles.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: More than 100 babies sent to hospitalIn the past week 32 babies under 1 have been confirmed to have measles.16 Sep 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Told she might not survive': Family's measles ordealThe family of a 9-month-old on life-support with measles speak of their ordeal.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Why are some vaccinated people still getting sick?There will always be a few people who don't develop immunity, health authorities say.12 Sep 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Serious outbreak' as Auckland hits 1000 cases of measlesThe rate of measles vaccinations has quadrupled in three weeks.12 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandMeasles vaccines being redistributed after GPs run outThere are now 1149 confirmed cases, 959 of them in Auckland.10 Sep 07:29 AM
New ZealandGPs told to ration measles vaccines to ensure most vulnerable get jabA third of people with measles - and more than half of under-2s - ended up in hospital.10 Sep 03:13 AM
LifestylePeople have now stopped vaccinating their petsA worrying number of pet owners say they do not think vaccines are necessary.07 Sep 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Measles outbreak a wake-up callEditorial: Care and caution are required to ward off complacency around immunisation.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo fee for babies under 12 months to get MMR shotThe MMR vaccine is meant to be free for under 50s, the Ministry of Health says.05 Sep 06:43 AM
New ZealandMeasles case on Auckland to Melbourne flightThe person departed Auckland on August 30, at 8.45am on Air New Zealand Flight NZ123.05 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandMeasles could turn deadly: Now 991 confirmed casesHealth officials reveal the latest on the measles outbreak.04 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandDoctors running out of MMR vaccine as demand growsVials of the MMR vaccine have been flying off the shelves at a rate of 20,000 per month.03 Sep 06:14 AM
