Former doctor Samantha Bailey fined for HIV denialism claims

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 28 May 2025, 4:50pm

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Former TVNZ presenter and doctor Samantha Bailey has been fined after claiming in YouTube videos that HIV does not exist. Although her medical registration was cancelled in 2021, she has continued to refer to herself as a doctor. Her claims also included assertions that gonorrhoea is not sexually transmitted.

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1. RNZTue 27 May 2025, 10:53pm

   Former TVNZ presenter and doctor Samantha Bailey taken to tribunal for claiming HIV doesn’t exist (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 4:00pm

   Former doctor and TVNZ presenter Samantha Bailey fined for claiming HIV doesn’t exist (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 28 May 2025, 4:50pm

   Former TVNZ presenter claimed HIV doesn’t exist (opens in new tab)