Dr Alistair Humphrey
Measles patient flew on NZ plane against advice
A person infected with measles ignored warnings to remain in isolation and flew from Auckland to Christchurch - prompting warnings other passengers may have caught it.
The Canterbury Medical Officer… Audio
Canterbury parents warned over dirty tap water
A top health official is warning of risk to newborn babies from increasing agricultural contamination of Canterbury's groundwater which has already claimed at least one life.
Data from the regional… Audio
Christchurch's mental health crisis
Five years on from the earthquakes, many expected the mental health of the population to have recovered. Instead, mental illness statistics are continuing to climb in almost every measurable area… Video
Number of Hepatitis A carriers could be higher
The number of people in Ashburton who have contracted hepatitis A could be much higher than the 28 cases confirmed so far. Audio
The spread of swine flu continues
The spread of swine flu continues with yet more disruption to schools and workplaces, with a Christchurch seafood factory sending its workers home for the rest of the week. Audio
Measles Outbreak in Christchurch
A measles outbreak in Christchurch is prompting local health bosses to issue warnings about the importance of up to date jabs. Audio