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The private hospitals cashing in on public surgery contracts – and how much they're getting
Health NZ outsourced 33,032 procedures to 78 providers in nine months.
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'I knew immediately it wasn't right': Labouring mum in intense pain before death
Maria Neho and her baby both died after she suffered a ruptured uterus.
Mother and baby die during childbirth after 'catastrophic' labour emergency
An inquest into the death of mother-of-three Maria Neho has begun in Hamilton.
'Frankly horrific': Murder-accused deemed unfit to stand trial for killing 'demon' child
Charles Wharton told psychiatrists that the attack was an "accident".
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.
'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.
'Smoke the f***** out': Boatie's offensive rant before attempting to burn down hotel room
The 55-year-old piled up scraps of material before setting it on fire with a butane torch.
Man battling seizures guilty of dangerous driving after 'blacking out' and killing pedestrian
He accepted he caused the fatal collision but argued it was not through dangerous driving.
Driver who killed pedestrian saw GP days before collision, worried he would have seizure
The 27-year-old told police after the crash he 'must have blacked out'.
New mum leaves baby in NICU to help partner with an aggravated robbery
Brooke Knight was in hospital for post-birth complications when her partner picked her up.
Migrant dad with brain cancer faces visa deadline and uncertain future
Far from home, a migrant father faces a devastating brain cancer battle.
Diabetic patient died after vanishing while looking for food in hospital
A 79-year-old was missing for nearly an hour before being found in a stairwell.
'A liar and a manipulator': Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues, then went gambling
The 34-year-old claimed her mother had died and her father had a 'brain problem'.
Provence returning to scene of greatest win, chasing more Group 1 success
Provence heads back to the scene of a huge win, looking to add to trainer's stellar run.
Hurricanes mourn death of young wife after rare cancer battle
The 21-year-old Waikato woman was diagnosed with a cancer found in one in 10 million.
'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at Apec
The PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec.
'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes
Attacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.
Hospitals swamped as EDs run at more than double capacity
Counties Manukau had more than 60 patients waiting for ward beds.
'Biggest bugbear': Waikato nurses strike over staffing safety concerns
Waikato nurses walked off the job over unsafe staffing concerns.
Youth in critical condition after stabbing
Police believe about seven people were involved in the incident in Melville.
Police investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.
Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ Herald
Nurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gambling
Angelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.
Precautions in place after intensive care unit babies test positive for bacteria
Waikato Hospital would not say how many babies were affected.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.