New ZealandMeningococcal outbreak criteria met in OctoberNorthland DHB asked whether threshold for vaccination campaign should be assessed.29 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandNorthland DHB wanted meningococcal vaccinations for 'some months'Internal memo says Northland DHB had asked Govt for vaccination programme for months.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum speaks on meningococcal disease heartbreak: 'I can't turn back time'Yesterday the Government announced an urgent vaccination programme for Northland.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal response: 'Still sitting on their hands'Northland doctors and emergency departments are on alert for meningococcal disease22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandSix more hit by meningitis in AucklandNone of the six Auckland cases were related to camps on Motutapu Island.19 Nov 06:06 AM
New ZealandFears meningococcal 'super-strain' could become dominantA meningococcal disease strain that's killed six this year may become dominant form.18 Nov 03:05 AM
New ZealandGrieving mum: 'Don't hesitate, you don't have time'"Don't hesitate. You don't have time." Northland mum warns other parents.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen with allergic reaction to nuts rescued from Motutapu IslandGirl is in a moderate condition in hospital.14 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandNew vaccine launched to combat killer meningococcal B diseaseToddlers immunised during the last epidemic now need a new dose as adolescents.07 Nov 12:46 AM
New ZealandWarning over potentially deadly strain of meningococcal diseaseSix Kiwis have died from a new strand of meningococcal disease this year.06 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandDoctor thought to have penned meningococcal letterHealth board suspects meningococcal claims penned by a senior doctor.31 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandZachary Gravatt 'can lie easy' following inquestCoroner praises father's approach at Zachary Gravatt's meningococcal inquest30 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandEarly drugs would have boosted odds - expertExpert says earlier antibiotics would have boosted Zachary Gravatt's chances.29 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandMeningococcal death: Doctor allegedly joked delay was to finish dessertDoctor was at Japanese restaurant when emergency call about meningococcal case came.25 Oct 04:47 AM
New ZealandNew hearing into med student's death: 'We just want to know the truth,' say parentsNew evidence leads Deputy Solicitor-General to order re-opening of inquest into death.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal death: Boy, 16, attended Kerikeri High SchoolMeningococcal disease confirmed as cause of teen's death.22 Oct 04:20 AM
New ZealandDeadly meningococcal on the rise in Fiji, NZHealth authorities concerned and say more people should be vaccinated against the disease.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridesmaid fundraising for bride's funeralJamieka McCarthy Harford died of meningococcal disease hours after her wedding.13 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandMeningococcal victim farewelled todayJamieka Dianne McCarthy Harford, 26, was being farewelled at midday today.13 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandNewly-wed dies just hours after getting marriedA woman who died of meningococcal disease on Saturday had been married hours before.12 Dec 04:30 AM
Business'I was young, rich and miserable'How near death and a ruthless banker boss led to Aussie cosmetics success.28 Jul 06:55 PM
New ZealandMeningitis case confirmed in GisborneEvery second counts with this deadly illness.21 Mar 10:53 PM
LifestyleMeningococcal disease hits threeThree young children have been treated in hospital for potentially-deadly meningococcal disease.23 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandMeningococcal cases 'probably linked'Hundreds of people in Auckland and Otago are being given preventive antibiotics15 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandPupil in induced coma with meningitisMount Aspiring College's principal says the school will try to continue with business as usual.06 Sep 07:57 PM
New ZealandMeningitis death prompts warningThe parents of a 20-year-old student, who died tragically at the weekend from meningitis, have warned people to be wary of the disease's symptoms.16 Aug 08:59 AM
New ZealandDrugs offered in wake of student deathClose contacts of an Otago Polytechnic student who died at the weekend from meningitis have been offered antibiotics to reduce their risk of catching the disease.16 Aug 05:51 AM
LifestyleToddler's smile returningLeft a quadriplegic and severely brain damaged after a failed meningitis diagnosis, two-year-old William Burton is smiling again.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi conquers the PacificAfter 60 days and 4000km of sometimes "horrendous" Pacific Ocean seas, two women have rowed from Los Angeles to Waikiki, Hawaii, and raised money for charities.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB pays out over student's deathThe family of Zachary Gravatt, who died of meningococcal disease at Auckland City Hospital, have received a payment "in recognition of their losses".27 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandHealth workers namedFour health workers involved in the care of a medical student who died at Auckland City Hospital in 2009 after a wrongful diagnosis can now be named.18 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandMore jabs in store for Kiwi babiesKiwi babies look likely to get free vaccinations against chickenpox and rotavirus later this year - up to six years after Australia.14 Mar 04:30 PM
