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Palmerston North Hospital patient says man intimidated others in ED
A patient says a disruptive man intimidated others at the hospital's emergency department.
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Auckland Hospital’s near-constant overcrowding putting patients at risk, doctor says
'Auckland’s ED continues to experience significant demand' – Dr Michael Shepherd.
Nursing graduate applies for more than 100 jobs without success
A number of despondent graduates are considering leaving New Zealand to work in Australia.
Auckland has its worst week for flu-related hospitalisations in 10 years
177 people were admitted to four hospitals with severe acute respiratory illness.
Better planning will improve infrastructure delivery
New rules target asset management, project funding and faster consents.
Kawau hunting programme suspended after contractor shot, man charged
The contractor was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition overnight.
Technology key to closing infrastructure gap, says banker
Chinese banker Yong Wang says technology can help close the infrastructure gap.
'It's scandalous': Documents reveal minister was aware of Health NZ hiring crackdown
Health NZ used strict hiring controls as part of its savings plan, documents show.
'Sleep it off': Highly agitated 26-year-old died after missed ED diagnosis
The coroner found Thames Hospital's ED failed to monitor Blake Williams' decline.
Flu wards set up, elective surgery cancelled as hospital admissions surge
Flu admissions have doubled as hospitals open dedicated wards and cancel surgery.
New aged-care rooms could get 13.8% uplift in Government payments
The proposal comes after a number of rest home closures.
'Wrap your family and friends around you like a korowai': Dying dad filmed vlogs for his son
Former principal Shane Nicholas died just months after his brain tumour was discovered.
Covid-era measures return to battle flu as 'whole system under pressure'
Masks and isolation at general practices and hospitals as Influenza A cases surge.
The green flashing light Kiwi drivers must legally pull over for – and why it's being used more
Drivers are being asked to make way for doctors with green flashing lights.
Ted Charlton has a rare medical condition. He’s died seven times
Medic alert bracelet helped save Ted Charlton after repeated collapses.
Pregnant mum mystifies doctors with sudden deafness weeks from giving birth
Gennady Murray, 36 weeks pregnant, suddenly lost all hearing in her right ear.
Auckland hospital hits 'terrifying' record as patients treated in corridors
Healthcare workers say the 'broken' system is 'on the brink of collapse'.
Perez Hilton faces 'long road' to recovery after self-harm livestream
The blogger has consented to his mother taking temporary custody of his three children.
Girl needed emergency surgery after parents withheld antibiotics
Doctors say medical misinformation put the youngster at risk of death.
Privatising healthcare: Govt spends $300m on first long-term contracts with private hospitals
Critics warn the deals could drain staff and training from public hospitals.
‘Huge demand on services’: North Shore area ambulance patients diverted to Whangārei
Whangārei Hospital was already under pressure as winter demand surged.
'My condition became terrifying': Woman goes 102 hours without sleep
The 26yo claims doctors focused on her mental health despite high-dose supplement concern.
'An absolute wreck': E-scooter crash left Christchurch musician with brain injury
Bryony Matthews spent four days in an induced coma after the crash.
'Kidney brothers': Man donates organ to neighbour after miraculous match
Both men are recovering well five weeks post-surgery.
'Safely recovered': Perez Hilton taken to hospital after TikTok livestream
No update has been released on the celebrity blogger’s condition.
Mum bathes cancer-stricken son in tub due to mouldy hospital bathrooms
Woman reveals photos of mould in a shower at Starship children's hospital's oncology ward.
Man left unable to walk after surgeon operated on the wrong part of his spine
The surgeon breached the code after operating one spinal level too high.
97-year-old faced borrowing because retirement village payout stalled 15 months
The case was resolved within a week after the residents’ group intervened: Di Sinclair.
Funding for more GPs to remove suspected skin cancer
More GPs will be trained to examine and remove suspected skin cancers.
‘My leg was severed immediately': The crash that changed man's life
Teen driving alone on learner licence had smoked cannabis the night before, court told.