Free GPs for teens proposed in poor areas
A proposal for free GP visits for 13- to 17-year-olds will be decided by the Hawke's Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) on Wednesday. Unique
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Gastro outbreak numbers revealed
Forty-five people, mostly over 70 were admitted to hospital with campylobacter a Hawke's Bay District Health Board update reveals. The
Gastro water inquiry underway
Work to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way
Guillain-Barre Syndrome patient linked to Havelock North gastro outbreak
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board has confirmed that the man diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Wellington Hospital on
Iwi wade into Hawke's Bay water issue
Hawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say it warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.
Hawke's Bay Hospital at capacity
Hawke's Bay Hospital has reached capacity and, unless it is an emergency, medical staff are urging people to seek care elsewhere. Acting
Handcuffed prisoner on the run
A handcuffed prisoner is on the run after he bolted during treatment at a public hospital emergency department.
Gastro outbreak under control, DHB says
The disease that laid many Havelock North residents low is under control, with a reduction in new cases, the Hawke's Bay District Health Board said.
Hastings water chlorinated today
Hastings people have been reassured there is no physical connection between Havelock North and Hastings water.
Gastro outbreak: 'DHB coping well'
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board is operating well despite increasing demands caused by the gastro outbreak, the Ministry of Health says.
Gastro investigation launched
A major investigation has been launched into why a thousand people have been affected by contaminated water in Havelock North. The
Something in the water? Gastro outbreak
Havelock North's water supply may be behind a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak which is affecting a number of people in the area.
Ministry defends funding decision
The Ministry of Health has defended its stance on refusing to fund a Maori safe-sleeping device.
One injured in two-car crash
Police said one passenger has a chest injury and was being treated by ambulance in Napier.
Key bats away talk of cronyism
The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.
Children's new advocate has proud record of cutting abuse
Brains behind successful Hawkes Bay scheme given chance to put ideas into practice nationwide.