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More than 90% of contacts have completed medical observation.

The process adds strontium and magnesium to mineral extracted from cow bones.

The increase in needle use is putting pressure on traditional harm reduction services.

OPINION: NZ has always had a mixed health system. Public services have never been enough.

McIndoe houses the emergency department, intensive care and national burns unit.

Authorities are investigating whether pneumonic plague caused lab worker's death.

Panellists Louisa Wall and Thomas Scrimgeour discuss a potential change to election debate formats, and whether sunscreen is too expensive. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

'In the still of the night when everyone’s sleeping, you’re Googling 'what’s going on?''

Darya Shipilova, 28, worked at an institute that studies dangerous pathogens.

National wants more money for medicine.

Weight loss jabs helped one Auckland woman change her drinking habits after losing 30kg.

Lee Bullivant has shared his remarkable survival story as part of Shocktober.

Washington Post: Can these compounds actually help improve physical health and longevity?

Customers say it raises questions about testing rules.

Telegraph: Some seemingly harmless sleep disturbances can be warning signs, experts say.

Sardines sales have surged, but I found the skin trend impossible to stomach.

The 28-year-old died two days after being admitted with severe pneumonia.

A survey found 89% of New Zealanders support making sunscreen more affordable.

Nationwide, 135 of 152 people with Legionnaires’ disease were hospitalised.

Negotiations are ongoing. Terms are due to be agreed in Environment Court by November 30.

Telegraph: The staples that support heart, brain, gut health and the immune system.

And the personal reason why the film-maker got involved.

Washington Post: As we get older, the brain prioritises wisdom over remembering details.

New York Times: These habits can help keep you healthy and strong.

H. pylori causes most stomach cancers, but NZ screening is still some way off.

Half the world carries it. Most Kiwis have never heard of it. It's linked to 75% of stomach cancers, and New Zealand still isn't screening for it. Video / Mike Scott

Plus the personal challenge that helped him feel liberated.

Case to ask if teens could give informed vaccine consent when expert advice was withheld.

Telegraph: Try these five simple moves to build strength and protect your bones.