Damp masks likely to have 'increased risk of exposure' to virus for healthcare workers
"It is believed damp masks may be the source of the breach."
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NZ's second Covid-19 death: Origin of Chch rest home cluster remains a mystery
The number of confirmed and probable cases at Rosewood has risen to 28.
NZ's second Covid-19 death: What we know about the outbreak at Chch rest home
A Chch woman in her 90s has died of coronavirus.
NZ's second coronavirus-related death; 44 new cases
The woman, in her 90s, died at Burwood Hospital in Christchurch.
Canterbury's low rate of Covid-19 testing revealed
MOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country
Covid 19: Chch rest home cluster - residents moved to hospital
Ambulances seen at Rosewood Rest Home and Hospitals in Christchurch.
C-sections 'double-checked' to try to free up hospital space
Auckland DHB prepares for potential influx of coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus: 'Testing woefully inadequate' as criteria widened
More people can get tested under new criteria, but doctor says it's still not enough.
Over 30 ICU beds fast-tracked at Christchurch Hospital
The MoH is bumping up bed numbers at Christchurch Hospital's new Hagley building.
Christchurch compost company confirmed as Covid-19 cluster
Eight coronavirus cases confirmed at Living Earth compost firm in Christchurch.
Golden Princess passenger tests negative for virus
The cruise ship ban was an 'unprecedented event'.
Coronavirus: Inside a negative pressure isolation room
The handling of a 2015 suspected Ebola case reveals how such facilities can be used.
Pyjamas-clad hospital patient dumped by DHB in bus shelter, dies days later
More than six years after Neil David Jones' tragic death, Canterbury DHB found in breach.
White Island: Inside a burns unit
"You are prepared. But when it does happen you still can't quite believe it."
Autistic boy, 5, murder case: Stepfather's violent threats and agencies' failures
James Roberts died before he could be tried for murder of 5-year-old Leon Jayet-Cole.
'Missed opportunity' leads to tragic lung cancer death
HDC find South Canterbury DHB and Pacific Radiology in breach for failing patient.
Strokes missed: Commissioner finds hospital failed sick woman
"This case demonstrates the significance of the patient's voice," commissioner tells.
PM Jacinda Ardern speaks six months on from mosque attacks
Prime Minister announced funding boost as city marks six months on from attacks.
Girl suffers critical head injuries skiing at Mt Hutt
A child and a man were seriously injured at the weekend on the Canterbury slopes.
'$1m fraud' at Canterbury DHB: Money used for gambling
Total disputed but SFO says it amounts to $1m over five years.
Hospitals overflowing: Patients kept for hours in ambulances
EDs at crisis point: "Dangerous" practice puts patients at extreme risk.
'Money down the drain': Medication failures costing $280 million
Each year hundreds turn up to ED after being wrongly prescribed medication by a doctor.
Baby returns home to Canterbury with measles caught in Auckland
The infant, holidaying in the city with family, is too young for first MMR dose.
So regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year
"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."
Treating terror victims: Mosque shooting medical costs top $6m
CDHB boss calls hospital's March 15 response "extraordinary"
Christchurch gas explosion: Dad on life support
Victim fighting for his life as expert investigators probe just what sparked giant blast.
Female guard punched in nose at Waikato Hospital
An agitated patient broke the guard's nose while trying to leave the hospital.
'It's a wonder there were any survivors': Teen critically hurt in Chch crash
A 19-year-old passenger was trapped when the car flipped.
Christchurch mosque attack: How did hospital cope?
"We would've expected more people not to survive."
Mum claims hospital's breastfeeding policy 'unfair'
Mum claims she was 'punished' for not breastfeeding her child while he was in hospital.
Legionnaires death; 14 months on, the grieving continues for Auckland widow
New research has discovered legionella misdiagnosed as pneumonia in 2/3rds of cases.
Fourth hospital security guard attacked this year
"Directly employed security seems to be the model to look at for DHBs," union E tū says.
Cuddly Christchurch terror tributes bring smiles
Thousands of flowers, soft toys, and messages were placed as tributes after shootings.
Allergy shock: Parents test kids in hospital carparks
Some GPs are recommending parents test their child's food allegies near hospitals.