Tamariki close to a “lovely boy” who died from meningococcal disease cannot get the vaccine because of cost, according to the 6-year-old’s principal. Takarua Ngakuru, 6, from the rural Northland town of Tautoro, died on February 13 from what has now been confirmed as meningococcal disease, although the strain is unknown. After his death, whānau Read more