'Absolute last resort': Pregnant woman's throat cut open in last-resort medical procedure to save baby and mum
'You train for it but you never think you will actually have to do it,' doctor tells.
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C-section clampdown: Mums complain to health watchdog
"Intervention rates are inexplicably high for private obstetricians."
Exclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospital
Elective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.
Shock and heartbreak after sudden death of respected nurse
Suresh Vengetaraman died just days before his 43rd birthday.
'Real life angel' makes couple's baby dream come true
"Two years earlier we didn't know each other from a bar of soap."
Ministry stands by information 'provided and released' over sick student
Health Ministry says statements were "an accurate reflection of the information provided".
Cars lined up at Northcote testing site before opening
Reminder Covid tests are also available at GP clinics and some urgent-care clinics.
Revealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholds
Each DHB sets its own threshold for surgery - find out how yours compares.
Cataracts so bad driving isn't possible - but public system says 'No'
One in four of those declined surgery had sight so bad they couldn't legally drive.
Auckland marathon runner: 'I always wished I had new legs'
Born with spina bifida and amniotic sac syndrome, Paige Boyed is defying the odds.
'Pathetically low screening rates': Doctor's Covid warning as virus spread undetected
As Auckland moves to level 1, documents raise questions about past safeguards.
'Still traumatised by the surgery': Swab left inside Auckland patient for a month
The mistake cost the woman unnecessary harm and significantly impacted her recovery.
Hospital backlog blowout: Care delayed for 500,000 Kiwis
Growing wait times are sparking fears patients are being put at further risk.
Mt Roskill cluster: Two Waitematā DHB health workers test positive for Covid-19
One staffer was already on leave, while the other doesn't work with patients.
Five months, no answers: Family still waiting for information on mum and baby who died three days after birth
The AHDB is closer to completing its review of care into a mum and baby who died in March.
He's had five negative Covid tests. Why his isolation stay has been extended
The woman he was travelling with who tested positive gets out earlier than him.
Teenager receives strangers' Covid-19 test results
North Shore's John McCarthy says he's concerned at the DHB's mishap.
What we know about NZ's current Covid-19 cases
Here's what is known about the community cases.
Auckland elective surgeries postponed due to outbreak
DHB's around Auckland have activated their Covid-19 resurgence plans.
'Patients will die': Fears over colonoscopy delays
Bowel Cancer NZ says Covid's return will worsen already dangerous backlogs.
Extra testing stations in South Auckland, Waikato after chaotic week
South Auckland and Waikato are to open more testing stations today.
Auckland DHB ramps up Covid-19 testing
'Our message to people living in Auckland is to continue to be vigilant.'
Family go to police after baby's death at Auckland Hospital
Theo Ilich was found unresponsive and couldn't be resuscitated.
Police complaint after baby death at Auckland Hospital
Theo Ilich's death in the early hours of May 10 has also been referred to the coroner.
'Her kids watched her die': Young mum's undiagnosed condition
A mum and baby who died soon after birth both had an undiagnosed postpartum infection.
Funding boost to replace 50-year-old infrastructure at Auckland City Hospital
Minister of Health Chris Hipkins unveils $26m kitty for upgrades.
Ellerslie shooting: Two people rushed to hospital
The firearms incident happened on Arthur St.
What led police to release photos of suspected Wilson Parking card skimmer
Skimming fraud hits hospital ticket machines, investigation underway.
'Faeces on floor, bins overflowing': Watchdog investigates what happened during a Covid-19 lockdown
"Our elderly deserved a better standard of care," a nurse told her manager.
Waikato DHB privacy breach 'disappointing'
A doctor had his medical records accessed by colleagues after he went to the ED for care.
Surgery wait times to be slashed for Māori and Pacific: How it will happen
Documents outline how Auckland DHB is tackling decades-old health inequities.
Editorial: A health system we can depend on and be proud of
Editorial: We deserve much better than the public health service we've been lumped with.
Decline of specialist referral a mistake - Auckland DHB
Blunder leads to 38 letters sent to Auckland patients declining referrals to specialists.
Woman gets MRSA 'super bug' infection after giving birth
MRSA infection is caused by staph bacteria that's become resistant to most antibiotics.