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How can NZ prevent another measles epidemic?

'Innovative new thinking' needed to prevent future measles epidemic in NZ, expert says.

Erica Hinckson: Slower speeds are more than a safety issue

Comment: No one's life should be endangered when traveling on the transport network.

Wasted: Drug testing shows Kiwis using $8.9 million in illicit substances each week

What drugs are Kiwis using, and how much? New wastewater testing results reveal all.

Nelson Marlborough DHB apologises for poor care given to woman after bowel surgery

HDC finds care given to woman who died after bowel surgery should have been better.

Pharmac confirms free access to long-awaited contraceptives

Pharmac today confirmed the contraceptives would be fully funded from November.

Big Read: Inside the only cannabis firm on the NZX

Recreational use gets the headlines, but Cannasouth is all about the medicinal benefits.

Blair Vining fought tirelessly to fix cancer care in NZ. He just lost his own battle

His death comes after a fight like no other.

HDC process needs investigating, complainant says

Investigation into elderly woman's rest home care flawed, needs action, says son.

Study: depression pill taken by millions 'barely works'

Researchers have found this common drug brings little benefits.

Measles in Rotorua: Suspect cases told to stay in car as health clinics clamp down

Health clinics are handling an increase in measles-related enquiries.

Doctors running out of MMR vaccine as demand grows

Vials of the MMR vaccine have been flying off the shelves at a rate of 20,000 per month.

Measles outbreak: Four strains of measles, 30 new cases per day

Measles is spreading rapidly across Auckland

Watch: Prime Minister gives measles outbreak update

There have now been 963 cases of measles confirmed across the country.

Calls to let pharmacists help with measles vaccinations

Every tool must be used to stop the current measles outbreak, pharmacists say.

Anti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babies

Just 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.

Cancer agency 'will go down in history'

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have been given hope.