New ZealandStricken child facing six months of surgeryA three-year-old boy who was diagnosed with meningococcal C has been transferred from Starship Children's Hospital to Middlemore for plastic surgery.09 Nov 06:37 AM
New ZealandFunds drive begins for stricken childThe Rotorua community is raising funds for the family of three-year-old Elliott Crimp who is in Starship children's hospital with meningococcal C.19 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandMother's vigilance saves son from killer bugNorthland residents are being urged to remain alert for symptoms of meningococcal disease in an attempt to curb an outbreak of the disease in the region.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandAny sick person 'could have meningitis' - White CrossThe latest victim of an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Northland showed no signs that would....28 Aug 11:54 PM
New ZealandKiller bug claims fifth victimThe killer meningococcal disease has claimed another life - an 18-year-old Northland man who became critically sick in just 24 hours. The health board has activated its incident management team amid fears of further spread.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiller bug takes two in familyA family has been torn by twin tragedies, losing a great-grandmother and a baby to meningitis days apart.27 Aug 05:30 PM
