Natasha GordonLive News Reporter·NZ Herald·31 Jul, 2026 04:17 AM3 mins to read‌Morning Headlines | Winston Peters' comments strain China ties, greyhounds await forever homes and Labour regains economic credibility | Friday, July 31, 2026Reports of scabies cases are surging through parts of the North Island, prompting warnings from schools and healthcare providers. Tairangi School in Porirua told its school community there was an “increasing public health concern” across the Greater Wellington region.

Meanwhile, a healthcare centre in southern Auckland shared on