University of Waikato on measles alert after infected person visits campus
The part-time student contracted the disease from a family member.
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Vaccinations against measles will be done at churches in the fight against the outbreak.
Drink-driving doctor caught five times over limit swerving into motorway traffic
The doctor has two drink driving convictions as well as two for assault while drunk.
Auckland measles 'epidemic': Another 39 cases overnight
New measles cases being confirmed every day as city teeters on an epidemic.
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Recreational sports is more likely to cause head injuries in kids than contact sports.
Nurse accused of giving strong sedatives to children cleared of charges
The nurse was only charged with failing to correctly document some details.
Doctor fails to tell patient about abnormal blood tests
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The dentist diagnosed tooth 41 but performed the root canal treatment on tooth 31.
Under pressure: $5m to unlock secrets of silent killer
Auckland University scientists aim to solve health issue that affects 1bn people.
Political brew-ha-ha: Voters to decide fate of alcohol sales in Auckland
Voters will get the chance to decide who control liquor sales in West Auckland.
Nurse denies giving strong sedatives to children without permission
The nurse denied administering the drugs without a prescription or supervision.
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Nurse facing disciplinary action after giving strong drugs like Ketamine to children.
Nursing 'crisis': Hospitals battle staff shortages, patient surge
DHB's chief nurse says "relentless" pressure partly due to high patient demand in ED.
Kids health: NZ kids' big breathing problem
One in 7 NZ kids have breathing problems. And more of them end up in hospital every year.
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Pregnant prison staff sent home after inmate contracts measles
Five pregnant Mt Eden prison staff have been sent home after a measles case was confirmed.
Measles outbreak: Disease spreads to average of eight people a day
An average of eight people a day are being diagnosed with measles in Auckland.
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Focus: Dr Lance O'Sullivan's plan for 200 drive through medical clinics
In July 2019 Dr Lance O'Sullivan announced a bold move to introduce drive-through medical centres throughout New Zealand. Video / Leon Menzies
Visiting ban for pregnant women, kids at measles-hit prison
Prisoners in certain units who were not immune would be placed in quarantine.
Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.
National pledges $200m for cancer drugs if it wins in 2020
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