Hantavirus explained: What is the rat-borne illness at the centre of cruise ship outbreak?
Michael Baker, University of Otago Professor of Public Health, told the Herald that hantaviruses are a family of…
Hantavirus outbreak suspected in three deaths from cruise ship
A WHO spokesman said: “WHO is aware of the cases of severe acute respiratory illness on a cruise…
Mouse plague fears deepen as chemical regulator rejects CSIRO bait research
Farmers battling the worst mouse plague they have ever seen across Western Australia say a solution is being…
How Network Scientists are Improving Epidemic Model Accessibility
It’s been nearly three years since the pandemic that took millions of lives officially ended, but Northeastern University…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…
Outbreak Kills More Than 70 Tigers at Thailand Park
A tourist attraction in northern Thailand where visitors can stroke big cats is now under investigation after…
Whangārei dam closed to public after more bird deaths, avian botulism suspected
“We have notified relevant stakeholders and hapū, and will work with them as more information becomes available. “Any…
Dengue cases surge in Cook Islands as Health NZ warns Kiwi travellers
Someone else at the resort where Nicholson stayed also had dengue fever confirmed. “When I got home, I…
Northland avian botulism outbreak kills hundreds of ducks at Ngunguru
“It’s a significant blow for pāteke – the total number of deaths may represent up to 3% of…
Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department
RNZ 15 Jan, 2026 06:34 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Avian botulism outbreak kills more than a dozen ducks at Napier’s Anderson Park
Avian botulism is a naturally occurring bird disease triggered by environmental conditions that prompt a bacteria, found naturally…
Gore Hospital Covid-19 outbreak halts new patient admissions and visitors
These include limiting visitors to the inpatient area and introducing mandatory mask use within the facility. “There have…