Sick, hurt get vouchers to exit ED: 'Paying people to go away'
Last year the cost to Waitemata DHB was almost $100 a voucher.
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Hundreds declined specialist skin care
One DHB has told GPs to encourage patients to turn to the private system.
'Through the cracks': Teen loses sight waiting for help
A teenager lost her sight as treatment was delayed. Her family are now speaking out.
CMDHB uncovers evidence of fraud by former staff
The board considers it has evidence of potential fraud or serious wrongdoing.
Racial bias and birth: From the cradle to the grave
Each baby in the "grey zone" is a question — try for life, or give palliative care?
Special investigation: Māori babies less likely to be resuscitated, bias blamed
Māori, Pacific and Indian babies are significantly less likely to be resuscitated.
Visitors sick of hospital parking rates
Community groups say charges are leaving patients without visitors.
Papakura 'swamp house' baby admitted to ICU
It is the third time baby Atamarie Taylor has been admitted to hospital this winter.
'A real disaster': Surge in spread of deadly superbug
"Over time as these resistant bacteria become more common they will cause deaths."
Non-resident mums pay millions to give birth
The cost of non-resident births in New Zealand is more than $3.17 million over five years.
South Auckland to get new $28.2m dental clinic
The aim is for the new facility to be completed in 2020.
Hospital EDs under pressure with record patient numbers
A total of 2600 people presenting at EDs last week compared with 2450 last year.
Concerns over 'relaxed response' to swine flu
Seven people have contracted swine flu at hospital's acute adult mental health unit.
Musician Peter Gutteridge's death: Hospital admits failings
Middlemore mental health unit is being rebuilt to reduce the risk of more deaths.
Keep ED for emergencies - Auckland Hospital
Auckland City Hospital's ED is seeing up to 270 people a day - and could soon get more.
Sally Webb named as Waikato DHB's new chair
New board appointments at Waikato and Counties Manukau DHBs.
Keep ED for emergencies: Record numbers at Auckland hospitals
More than 1400 patients presented to Auckland City Hospital's ED last week alone.
DHB must improve systems after missed appointments lead to eye disease
Counties Manukau DHB is having to make changes to its overdue appointments systems.
A 'magic' car wash with an unexpected gift
Four years ago Auckland man was diagnosed as bipolar, now he works as peer support.
Ebert construction: Delayed hospital unit among company's projects
Questions over whether Ebert's woes will impact on Middlemore project.
Middlemore swabs 600 patients after drug-resistant organism found
A Middlemore Hospital patient was found to be carrying a multi-drug resistant organism.
Hughes clears former DHB boss of any conflict
Hughes takes a swipe at National MP who raised concerns about former DHB boss
Kiwi research paves way for long-term flu vaccine
Thousands of lives could be saved with world-first research from New Zealand.
New Zealand hospital staff abused daily: 'It's time to talk'
"In the ED environment, maybe we're going to have to have policemen on site."
Documents reveal 'weak' financial position of DHB
Counties Manukau DHB grappled with acute cash flow problem, it has been revealed.
Violent threats against nurses: Staff wearing personal emergency alarms
Nurses at Middlemore are wearing emergency alarms as the number of violent assaults rises.
DHB spending 'excessive, unauthorised', MP claims
State Services Commissioner says will "urgently" look into MP's claims.
New mum breaks her leg due to maternity bed shortage
Shina Ali was injured at Middlemore Hospital hours after she gave birth there.
Clark 'said sorry' over Middlemore saga
Text messages and email show increasing concern from Counties Manukau DHB chairman.
Auckland Hospital emergency department under 'significant pressure'
Fewer than 73 per cent of patients seen within six hours in April.
'Not helpful': Health Minister accused of gagging public servants
Health Minister accused of silencing DHB staff over Middlemore crisis.
Former health minister told about hospital's leaky buildings in 2012
Documents released reveal then-health minister knew extent of leaky DHB buildings in 2012.
'Deeply distressing': Family's horror after 15 maggots found in rest-home resident
The man's family have asked the DHB to keep investigating.
Nurse strikes: DHBs offer three 3% pay rises over 18 months
DHBs say they have doubled their offer to nurses to settle pay negotiations.