30,000 signature petition to keep maternity ward open hand-delivered
The issue has gained the attention of Richie and Gemma McCaw.
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'Nightmare': Woman with bad vaccine reaction reveals booster struggle
The woman had a bad reaction and has to get the booster under medical supervision.
Learn to live with virus as winter resurgence expected says DHB
The CDHB CEO says it will likely be worse in winter when we spend more time indoors.
Covid cases peak in Canterbury, expect a 'slow and steady' decline
The CDHB area has the highest number of active cases in the country.
Grim tally: NZ surpasses US Covid mortality rate for the first time
The seven-day daily average for deaths is now 15.
2884 new cases in Canterbury, 105,000 without booster shot
2119 new cases were reported in the region yesterday.
Crisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortages
Thousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.
Covid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentre
One DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.
Record 2642 new cases of Covid reported in Canterbury
Covid-19 cases have yet to peak in the region.
Christchurch mosque attack: Families to see documents
Documents released from police, district health board, St John and emergency specialist.
DHB board member roles scrapped three months before term ends
Time is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.
Covid-19: 'Challenging' weeks ahead for Christchurch Hospital
150 staff have tested positive for the virus.
'Given everybody a fright': Chatham Islanders eager to get tested after Covid cases
The Chatham Islands have recorded their first cases of Covid-19.
Four hospitals in Canterbury to close due to rising cases, staff numbers
Planning is underway to move 23 residents to alternative private facilities.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
'Phenomenal': $1 million donation to new child and youth mental health facility
The Māia Health Foundation is now over halfway towards their goal for the project.
Staff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton Hospital
Ashburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.
Coroner urges review of hospital transfers after patient's death
The coroner has discovered a series of bungles after Ian Bell's early prostate surgery.
'Terrible time' to be restructuring health sector - Reti
Health spokesman says DHBs still missing agreed deadline to improve safe staffing.
'We're shocked': Husband speaks out after wife given vaccine with used needle
A comprehensive investigation into the incident is under way.
Robots join NZ's Covid fight
Robots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.
Canterbury DHB reaches 90 per cent full vaccination
It joins the Auckland and Capital and Coast DHB's in reaching the milestone.
Another South Island DHB reaches 90 per cent first dose, one left to go
The South Canterbury DHB is the latest to reach the target.
Third Covid-19 case in Christchurch
A probable link to another case is being investigated.
More than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood down
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Christchurch charity aims to raise $300k towards mental health outpatient facility for youth
The current facilities don't reflect our modern way of caring for at-risk young people.
Closing in: South Island DHBs almost at 80 per cent full vaccination
The new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.
Rental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000
Christchurch house "inhabitable", causes child to suffer serious heart condition
'It's big': Vaccination push for district with low uptake
10 spots throughout Mid Canterbury will be running vaccination clinics on Saturday.
Mum's anguish as rare stroke takes son, 3
Previously fit, healthy boy collapsed and regained consciousness unable to straighten up.
90% for Canterbury: Hundreds turn up for free burger and vaccine at uni clinic
Drop-in clinics are being held at the university today and tomorrow.
Campaign to get 90% of Cantabrians vaccinated ramping up
The campaign aims to make Canterbury the most Covid-19 protected region in the country.
'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.