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Eddie Gudopp survived a cardiac arrest, but still hasn’t been able to thank his saviours.
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It's been five years since stage one of the redevelopment opened. Now, stage two is done.
Nurses won historic pay rise, but some still waiting for up to $23k to show up
Payroll difficulties mean some nurses won't be paid before Christmas - or even later.
How to avoid middle aged joint pain
One osteopath has shared his must-know tips for easing joint pains and aches.
'We can save lives': Survivor pushes for more breast cancer screening
Statistics show Māori are 35 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Cancer patient caught up in five months of tests with no treatment blasts ‘underfunded health system’
"I will more than likely die now because of this, and that’s a simple fact."
'Disaster waiting to happen': Hospital staff raise alarm about theatres
Internal emails reveal staffer called situation "totally unprofessional and unacceptable".
‘Probably saved my life’: Hawke’s Bay woman’s harrowing warning for World Meningitis Day
The tell-tale sign that Evie Dent was at risk of dying never appeared on her body.
Political promises don't reflect real health issues - Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith
OPINION: It’s time for a more thoughtful approach to healthcare.
Letters to the Editor: Some Kāinga Ora housing no better than living in motels
Readers' views on housing and Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Painful endometriosis battle sparks campaign to pay for others to get private surgery
'The public waiting list is far too long, and that is why we are helping two young women.'
Editorial: Hipkins chips away away at late election opening
OPINION: The Labour leader has shown fight in the latest debate but will it be enough?
Striking heart surgeon: Healthcare bureaucrats need to open their eyes
Dr Boddington has also apologised to the public for the disruption caused by the strikes.
Chronic asthma: Girl hospitalised 23 times for respiratory illnesses
Chloe Crump has been hospitalised 23 times for her respiratory conditions,
Labour, National at odds over whether funding exists for Hawke’s Bay Hospital
National's health spokesperson needs business case before committing to hospital spend.
'Concern' from Youthline CEO amid huge rise in mental distress in young people
Shae Ronald, ONZM, says it's clear 'things have changed for this generation'.
How will Whanganui Hospital cope with its growing population?
What changes will be needed to keep pace with the district’s projected population growth?
'This saved my life': Cancer survivor urges men over 50 to get simple test
He said a simple PSA blood test saved his life and more men should get checked.
Her smear tests were misread. She now has Stage 4 cancer
Pippa's slides were misread in 2017 and 2020, allowing cancer to develop undetected.
Everyone welcome: Rongoā Maori practitioner says all should try holistic healing 'at least once'
How rongoā Maori treatments have grown in Northland.
Whangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injury
The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
'Team effort': How a new one-day testing programme is speeding up the kidney transplant process
One 42-year-old mother-of-four said the programme had been "a great help".
Fears, frustrations and critical risks at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Doctors grapple with mistrust over information entered into the hospital's IT systems.
Tauranga Hospital's new renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbers
The unit opened its doors to patients on Monday.
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.
Only just caught the flu this season? This might explain why
NZ's slow-burning season has dragged on longer and stronger than 2022, a virologist says.
ED assault crisis has doctors demanding 24/7 security: 'Worst we have ever seen'
An influential group of emergency clinicians is urging politicians to act on the crisis.
Hospital department 'critically short' of doctors: Three of eight positions filled
Another department had eight staff leave in just over two years, a union member says.
'Exhausted' doctors strike after three-year 'pay freeze': 'We want to feel valued'
Senior doctors say the demands of their work have risen "exponentially".
More than 5000 senior doctors, dentists strike today
More strikes are planned for the coming weeks.
He thought it was the flu. Now he uses a wheelchair
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'We’re desperate and we’re exhausted': Doctors and dentists strike
People are being warned about potentially longer waits for some services.