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Ambulance delay didn’t change outcome in Wellington man's death – coroner
The 19-year-old was remembered as kind and gentle, with hopes of mentoring rangatahi.
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'Forty-six years of extra time': Meet the 80yo Kiwi whose heart has two world records
'If I had the heart of an ordinary person ... I would not have survived.'
Twizel man Brian Thomson holds on to world record for surviving heart surgery
Forty-six years after his first heart surgery, Guinness World Record-holder Brian Thomson donates his certificates to the hospital that saved his life. Video / Janhavi Gosavi
Senior nurse says pressure on Hawke's Bay ED is 'constant'
“People say it’s going to take a tragedy ... we’ve had tragedies, and still..."
'Widespread pavement failure': Contractors sought to upgrade hospital roading
Health NZ aims to improve the condition and reliability of key roads at Gisborne Hospital.
More temporary beds added to hospitals around NZ to meet winter demand
Nearly 950,000 flu vaccinations have been given since April 1.
Health NZ apologises over colonoscopy delay but patients still waiting for answers
More than 800 patients were told in 2024 that their colonoscopies were on hold.
Complaint after prison guard seen watching mum breastfeed in hospital
Health NZ is reviewing incident with Corrections, which says it was a misunderstanding.
'Our community deserves confidence': Māori board urges action on hospital care
Health NZ has launched two reviews into the death of a patient on Tuesday.
'Lightest I’d ever been': Coeliac stroke victim served hospital gluten 'slop'
Nursing student Adele Blake, 20, is concerned about the state of NZ's hospital food.
Editorial: Waikato Hospital tragedy another sign health system is under resourced
OPINION: The current situation is unacceptable. We need more doctors and nurses.
Hospital menus fall short for student with coeliac disease
Adele Blake, a 20-year-old AUT nursing student, was hospitalised after a stroke. Blake, who has coeliac disease, found the hospital food did not cater for her condition.
'Prolonged seclusion': Inspectors allege human rights abuses at unit
The Ministry of Health has ordered an independent probe and halted new admissions.
Parents' plea for help as anorexic teen repeatedly denied hospital care
The boy was reportedly unable to be admitted because his vitals were stable.
'Incredibly disheartening': Airborne asbestos found in children's play sand
MBIE says it is taking the findings seriously.
Watch: Waikato Hospital witness says staff 'set up to fail' on night man died
Earl Stevens says staff were overwhelmed as dozens waited in Waikato Hospital’s ED.
Health NZ shelves major hospital restructure
Nearly 100 frontline workers had reportedly faced reapplying for their positions.
Nurses call for independent inquiry after patient's death at Waikato Hospital
The Herald revealed the man waited nine hours before collapsing in the ED toilet.
Everest hospital scrambles for antivenom as snakes migrate to high ground
Sotang Primary Hospital near Everest has treated 30 snakebite victims since April.
Glasgow hospital lockdown lifted after suspected Ebola case tests negative
The patient had recently returned from a country affected by the deadly virus.
Gisborne Hospital chief medical officer says vacancy rate not affecting care quality
The Gisborne Herald speaks to the new CMO of Gisborne Hospital, Nejat Zeyneloglu.
‘There is no pulse’: Inside the chaos as staff fought to save man at Waikato ED
Witnesses said the man waited nine to 10 hours before he collapsed in the toilet.
'Grateful': Sonny Bill Williams shares message following surgery scare
Williams said an infection developed after his fourth neck operation.
'Dangerous' understaffing: Nurses union calls for action after death in ED toilet
Staff earlier reported 301 ED arrivals on June 8, the busiest day in a year.
'Every time it rains': Leak forces repairs at Middlemore Hospital’s ageing maternity block
Health NZ said three ceiling tiles were replaced after a leak in the lift lobby.
Wellington toddler with ultra-rare condition rushed to Starship hospital after cold turns deadly
Archie has a genetic condition so rare, his version of it does not even have a name.
'Standing room only': Nurse describes worst day in 18 years at Waikato ED
Official data shows ED staff rose nationally but fell in several key districts.
'Standing room only': Nurse describes worst day in 18 years at Waikato ED
ED nurses and doctors raise concerns about patient safety at EDs across NZ.
Health NZ to front up as region loses last gastro doctor
Doctor quits over unbearable workload at provincial hospital.
Drug Foundation urges caution after Wellington death and spate of overdoses
GHB use is on the rise, and the Drug Foundation says small dose errors can be fatal.