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'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.
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Coroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playground
VJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.
Pedestrian dies after BoP crash
The crash happened at intersection of SH30 and Thornton Rd.
Waikato Hospital escapes: Corrections member resigns, another on final warning
One staff member quit and one is on final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.
Health NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospital
The language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.
Health Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memo
The memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.
'Frankly disgusting': Hospital staff told to only speak English with patients
Te Whatu Ora defends memo, citing safety; critics say it undermines multiculturalism.
Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.
Waikato Hospital patient waits more than a month for triple bypass
NZ's health crisis has patients in for long wait for life-saving surgery.
'Much needed' new radiology clinic opens in Tauranga
Bay cancer patients will be able to get scans locally.
'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.
Alive to tell the story: 5-year-old happy and healthy after scary start to life
'She often claims the Westpac Helicopter as ‘hers’ when she sees it fly over.'
'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pub
Police said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.
Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit
Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.
'A culture of complaint': Leadership spats exposed within health provider
Raukura Hauora o Tainui Trust ordered to pay two former staff total of $123k.
Health NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retracted
Nursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.
'Sense of betrayal': Young mum with cancer spends house deposit on private care
She estimates it has saved her about seven months in delays.
'He wouldn't wake up': Coroner investigates baby's hospital death
Mother Sharnz Welsh is marking the first anniversary of her son's death.
Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing
Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.
Mother describes moment child mauled by rescued dog
The 4-year-old is in a stable condition after undergoing two surgeries.
Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - report
An X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.
Ambulance hijacked after abscess on man's bottom not deemed hospital-worthy
Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".
Waikato measles cases a false alarm
The updated test results mean there are no known cases of measles in the community.
Council considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmes
Continuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.
Major hospital privacy breach ensnares dozens of patients
The hospital has 'immediately ceased using window envelopes'.
'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000
The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.
Leaked report: Problematic heart services at Waikato Hospital linked to avoidable deaths
Report finds "wide recognition of avoidable preoperative mortality".
Grandad died after waiting 30 hours in ED. His family fought for months for answers
Waikato Hospital has apologised to a Hamilton family after an internal investigation.
Exclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICU
The Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.
‘Missed opportunities’ in mother’s care before prem baby's death
Pregnant mum Andrea Donaldson suffered a maternal collapse when her uterus ruptured.