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Hospital staff probed for accessing records of boy injured in crocodile attack
Around 40 hospital staff accessed the injured boy’s confidential records.
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Health NZ apologises for miscommunication, says Dargaville Hospital will stay
Dargaville Hospital will remain in name and function under the new health hub.
'Toxic culture' led to 156 baby deaths at UK maternity hospital, probe says
The study was the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the UK's health service.
'Opportunistic offenders': Police warning after spike in hospital car thefts
Four of seven vehicles reported stolen have been recovered.
'I love you': Sydney shark attack victim's first words to family
The beloved mum has been woken from a coma after the Sydney attack.
'Impacted on dignity': Nurse criticised over strip searches after meth pipe dropped
The nurse accepted she had not provided two patients with the right standard of care.
Health NZ defends Dargaville overhaul, says hospital not under threat
Dargaville residents rallying to save hospital don't understand changes, says Health NZ.
'It hasn’t survived the test of time': Entire Auckland retirement village to be demolished
Apartments, hospital built at height of the leaky building era. All must be demolished.
'Nobody could believe it': Boy defies the odds after massive brain bleed
He underwent four surgeries to fix a burst tangle of blood vessels in his brain.
Family complain after three-and-a-half-year wait for retirement village payout
A residents’ lobby group handled 168 complaints across New Zealand last year.
‘We’ve lost our hospital’: Dargaville Hospital changes spark outrage
The hospital becomes Dargaville Health Hub but Health NZ denies the changes are a loss.
'Without a doubt saved a life': Axe used to save man from sinking car
The rescued man was taken to hospital and is receiving support after the Ōkahu Bay crisis.
Māori patient requested womb back whole, but it was sent to a lab for testing instead
'This organ symbolises our connection to ancestors, our land, and future generations.'
Watch: Couple say staff soothed their pregnancy worries - then their baby died
The young couple lost their baby at 37 weeks. Te Whatu Ora has launched a review.
'Brings civic life back': Tauranga’s new council HQ earns highest honour at Property Council awards
The eight-storey building beat 133 entries in many different categories.
'Exhausted' workers in mental health ward facing risk of assault every day
Assault numbers spiked to 47 in March before dropping again in April.
'I was drenched with blood': Advocate’s warning over Middlemore Hospital care
Health NZ says a full review of spinal-cord-injury advocate's complaint is underway.
CEO warns more babies will die as RSV drug still unapproved | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation CEO warns more babies will die as RSV drug still unapproved. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Kiddies struggling to breathe': Frustration grows over RSV inaction
Australia approved an RSV antibody injection more than two years ago.
'Lovely lady': Town mourns beloved jam maker killed in road crash
There are calls for safer roads after the death of a much-loved Kāpiti Coast artisan.
'Heart-wrenching': Race against time to save young Taranaki car crash victim
Police are seeking information on the two-vehicle SH43 crash near Toko, Taranaki.
Watch: Inside the 'chronically full' neonatal ward where babies fight for life
Some of the premature newborns at Kidz First hospital are stuck - without homes to go to.
Inside the 'chronically full' neonatal ward where babies fight for life
Some of the premature newborns at Kidz First hospital are stuck - without homes to go to. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Kids Hospital / Greenstone TV
Man beats rare disease after bone marrow transplant from brother
Fariu credits Kidz First, Starship and his whānau for his survival to adulthood.
Auckland man beats rare disease after bone marrow transplant from brother
Mitioti Fariu beats rare disease after life-saving bone marrow transplant. Footage from Kids Hospital used with the permission of Greenstone TV. Video / Annaleise Shortland
Watch: Mum links black mould in damp rental to son’s life-threatening lung disease
Montoya Fitimase says the black mould spread through bedrooms, lounge and toilet.
Act MP Mark Cameron quits politics due to kidney failure and loss of son
The politician says he’s stepping away after six years representing rural New Zealand.
'It makes me sad': Dame Val Adams questions why NZ kids still suffer in damp, mouldy homes
One family pays $480 a week for a cold, converted garage behind a house.
Powerful last word most people say before they die
More than 80% experienced vivid visions and called out for their mothers.
Health NZ staff emails changed for second time within months
Health NZ’s 90,000 staff will shift to healthnz.govt.nz email addresses in October.