Middlemore building 'earthquake prone'
Expert seismic assessment shows building only at 20 per cent of New Building Standard.
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Eye clinics to ease patient waiting lists
A series of eye care "mega" clinics aim to ease Auckland patient waiting lists.
Future shape of DHBs in question
Health Minister David Clark has questioned whether the DHB model is best for the future.
Postcode healthcare a troubling problem
When shortcomings surface in the health system the impacts can be significant.
'Postcode healthcare': The hospital war putting patients at risk
ADHB surgeons have called for an urgent "sea change".
Labour delays cheaper GP visits for all
The Health Minister's admission is evidence that Labour over-promised says National.
DHB chairman says Clark wrong about apology
Outgoing DHB chairman and health minister claim different recollections of meeting.
The real story behind sewage 'leak' at Middlemore Hospital
After all the finger-pointing over Middlemore, Clark says he's focused on fixing it.
Leaked email reveals conflicting stories
An email from the Counties Manukau CE raises more questions over who knew what and when.
Superbug outbreak sparks review of MoH policy
Spread of superbug at Middlemore Hospital exposed flaws in MoH's emergency plan.
National's weakening of rules to blame for state of hospital - Clark
Minister cites auditor's concerns over asset-planning weakness
Toxic mould: Health Minister to decide DHB chairman's future
Health Minister David Clark seeks submissions from DHB chairman and board member
Rest home access by postcode: report
"This can have serious consequences for their health."
'I don't know what Coleman knows'
Former Health Minister denies knowledge of problems with Middlemore Hospital buildings.
Nothing for reclad as DHB spends $8m on learning hub
Documents show $8.6m spent to extend learning hub while mould festers at kids' hospital.
DHB chair 'embarrassed' over rotten hospital saga
Union calls for budget rules to be ripped up after revelations about rotten hospital.
NZ's only gender surgeon not doing sex-change ops
The transgender community are deflated after their hopes for surgery are dashed.
Toxic mould, fungus and bacteria growing in leaky hospital
Health Minister David Clark says that patient safety is not at risk.
New mum breaks leg after having baby
Shina Ali says a nurse forced her to walk, despite being repeatedly told her leg was numb.
Health board execs spend millions of taxpayer money on 'indulgent' overseas travel
DHB executives are travelling all over the world on taxpayer money.
Counties Manukau DHB considers virtual consults
Counties Manukau is looking at virtual health as a way to meet growing demand.
NZ hospitals just had their busiest month ever. Now they're bracing for deadly flu
Perfect storm is almost here for our overloaded hospitals.
Using own tissue in breast reconstruction less risky
Women who use their own tissue in breast reconstruction have fewer post-op complications.
Patient's disgust at filthy hospital room
Patient's disgust over grimy Middlemore Hospital room.
Bridge jumper in critical condition
A man is in a critical condition after jumping off the popular footbridge in Raglan
Man in isolation for 115 days in hospital
More than 10,000 Kiwis end up in isolation each year with the longest a 115-day spell
DHB chiefs spend $1.2m public money
District health board chief executives spend $1.2 million in three years on the taxpayer.
Cancer patients face Christmas wait
Cancer patients are having to wait months for treatment as hospitals struggle to keep up.
Mumps outbreak: Vaccination floated for 10-29 year-olds
Ideas are being touted of how to end the worst mumps outbreak in years.
DHB faulted over man's death
Consider having psychiatrists at weekends and public holidays - report
Voluntary redundancies at hospital 'bonkers'
A move to offer hospital staff voluntary redundancy has been slammed as "bonkers"
Midwife gagged over South Auckland horrors
Midwife told to delete post about 'hidden shame' of incest and poverty in South Auckland.
Electives cancelled as Waikato Hospital hits capacity
Waikato DHB is telling patients to only go to the ED if it is a "real emergency".