ACT says mental health services need overhaul
But the DHB says there has been significant work to improve culture and address workloads.
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'There is an overriding issue of control and dignity," says former deputy PM.
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"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
Worker has faith in port testing systems
It comes after more than 3000 people presented for testing last week.
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'This is a serious issue': Hospital staff miss hand hygiene mark
"We're not thrilled with it".
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Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.
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The question remains, where are they to go?
Editorial: A health system we can depend on and be proud of
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Hospitals stocktake paints dire picture
Many areas of NZs hospitals are in "poor or very poor" shape - report.
How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
Big read: Which DHBs could prioritise Māori and Pacific patients
Nearly half the country's DHBs are considering the change, or will make it.
'It would take a whole day' - long delay for basic Covid-19 info
The refusal follows well-documented issues with public health's ability to track cases.
Zero covid cases great, now to fix the economy
We speak to community leaders abut the significance of the milestone and what's next.
Clearing up the Covid-19 chaos: Hospitals now tackling a huge backlog of operations
Patients prioritised as elective surgeries are ramping up under level 3 at many hospitals.
Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19
New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.
'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix
Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.
Women denied treatment for gynaecological conditions
Women with "non-urgent" gynaecological conditions are being turned away.
New mum dies during labour, young dad brings up baby
Kirk Ross doesn't know how he will move forward without the mother of his newborn baby.
Climate change emergency now needs action plan
Growing numbers of government entities have declared climate change emergencies.
Why the Bay of Plenty DHB has an $11 million deficit
The DHB provided patient and spending numbers to show just how much pressure it is under.
Legionnaires death; 14 months on, the grieving continues for Auckland widow
New research has discovered legionella misdiagnosed as pneumonia in 2/3rds of cases.
Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules
Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.
Bay chairwoman says sacking of Waikato DHB has no impact on her role
Sally Webb said resigning from the Waikato DHB had no impact on her roles as BOP chair
'He'd just stare into space' - Mum shares horror of toddler's battle with measles
The number of measles cases hit 20 in the Bay of Plenty today
Almost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to know
The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.
Half of people with severe bowel cancer not getting urgent referral
A new system is needed to make sure all urgent cases are fast-tracked, a study has found.
Syphilis on the rise in the Bay of Plenty
An increase in the number of cases of syphilis in New Zealand has aroused concern.
Appointments delayed as junior doctor strikes continue
Another junior doctors' strike is planned for Tuesday next week, February 26.
Junior doctors' strike starts today: What you need to know
From 7am tomorrow hospitals nationwide are without 3300 junior doctors for 48 hours.
Sixteen deaths from adverse and mental health events
Fourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.