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The accidental Kiwi gardener and the rare flower that blooms once in a lifetime
Planted 40 years ago by a young gardener, a rare flower has finally bloomed.
'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their language
A patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.
Contagious patient's $62 Uber ride home: Hospital said no to free taxi
An RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.
‘Life on hold’: Surgery delays leave woman on liquid diet for a year
Hospital admission for stomach pain has spiraled into 12 months of devastating delays.
Mongrel Mob ‘take over’ Christchurch Hospital ICU, visiting mother claims
Police said they were responding to a family harm incident at the hospital.
John MacDonald: When it comes to mental health, the Government is failing us
Delay in the decision on future of Hillmorton in-patient mental health unit.
Hostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'
Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.
Hospital patients left without flushing toilets
The water at Princess Margaret Hospital was switched off on Tuesday for pipe repairs.
Woman dies after allegedly waiting three hours to be seen in overcrowded ED
Christchurch Hospital's ED had double the number of patients it was resourced for.
Patient dies after leaving 'very busy' Christchurch Hospital emergency department
Canterbury's chief medical officer confirmed wait times in ER "were longer than usual".
Surgeons forced to cancel operations as pressures hit capacity
Operations are outsourced to private hospitals, although they too face tough decisions.
Opinion: Sockburn killing - The buck stops with you, minister
The man accused of killing Laisa Waka Tunidau in random attack was in mental health care.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Covid 19: Hospital defers surgery as occupancy tops 112%
Situation made worse by high levels of staff sickness.
Auckland hospital 'imploding': Patient with typhoid fever slept in car due to lack of beds
Hospitals around NZ are being hit by a perfect storm of issues.
Seismic risk assessments exposing widespread shaky hospital issue
Hutt Hospital is one of many medical facilities deemed at risk of a seismic event.
10,000 allied health workers walk off the job
Today's strike comes after more than 18 months of negotiations.
The big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city
"It hits you right in the face."
Surgeries, clinics on hold as thousands of health workers prepare to strike
10,000 Allied Health workers are walking off the job for 24 hours tomorrow.
Further court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000
MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.
Christchurch Hospital staff punched, spat on, sworn at and sexually harassed
Patients taking their frustration out on the very people they have asked for help.
'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22
"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."
Six dead, 5656 Covid cases today - new variant discovered in NZ
Case numbers are starting to plateau, except in the West Coast and South Canterbury.
23 Covid deaths, 9830 cases as Omicron wave continues in South
Yesterday there were 6380 new cases in the community.
Unlawful: Homeless and mentally unwell man locked up for longer than law allowed
Victims and defendants are suffering the consequences of delays in mental health reports.
DHB staff urged not to get complacent as Covid cases begin to drop
Covid cases in Canterbury had plateaued at around 1000 over the past few days.
30,000 signature petition to keep maternity ward open hand-delivered
The issue has gained the attention of Richie and Gemma McCaw.