The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Verification Commission (RVC) for Measles and Rubella Elimination has concluded that “… New Zealand is at risk of a large outbreak and losing its elimination status, unless immunity gaps are rapidly closed”
Politicians from across the spectrum are offering tributes for the life and contribution of Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins who died suddenly in Auckland this morning
After analysing DNA from almost 10,000 people from ancient and pre-modern societies, our international team of researchers have discovered six cases of Down syndrome in past human populations
Will freezing excise tax prices truly alleviate the burden of smoking? Janet Hoek and Richard Edwards, professors of public health, and Andrew Waa, lecturer in public health, at the University of Otago argue no
Key figures in the anti-vaccination movement are behind new unions for teachers, nurses and doctors - with substantial online recruitment campaigns saying they offer a much cheaper alternative to established unions
A third urgent claim has been lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal over government policies critics say disproportionately affect Māori. Gabrielle Baker hopes ministers see it as an opportunity to learn, rather than get into a protracted legal battle
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management