Health

Liz McGimpsey used to be sceptical of vaccination - until her daughter Freda contracted whooping cough at just four weeks old.

Next Saturday is Thank You Day, a chance to express gratitude to everyone involved in organ donation, and raise awareness about the issue.

Low vaccination rates are to blame for the danger posed by the epidemic declared today, an expert says. Audio

The updated travel advisory comes after several cases of suspected methanol poisoning from alcoholic drinks. Audio

An expert explains why methanol poisoning happens and what you can do about it. Audio

It is likely to impact the health and wellbeing of trans people of all ages, they say.

Tadmor House and Hall, on Great South Rd in Manurewa, has been closed to the public since last year due to its deterioration.

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says a third medical school and more students in Auckland and Otago are both needed. Audio

The facility, which cost about $16m to build, can treat about 640 young people every month.

Health agencies have confirmed New Zealand is in the early stages of a epidemic, with 263 cases in the past month.

Mental health workers fear some prison inmates who are suicidal, psychotic or suffering other serious psychological problems will be left without support when their contracts end. Audio

Better options are available in urban centres but not in rural areas in regions like Southland, the doctor says. Audio

The government is going to the High Court to challenge the late Sir Wira Harawira's claim that his brain tumour was linked to exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Audio

Government documents show ACT leader David Seymour told the government he was "dissatisfied" with a cost-benefit analysis.

In releasing its long-delayed evidence brief, the ministry urged "a more precautionary approach".