Avian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterways
MPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.
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New Zealand out of recession and Napier Health's overnight care continues | NZ Herald News Update
New Zealand is now out of recession and Napier Health's in-person overnight care will continue following backlash over proposed cuts. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor
Health Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.
Iwi-owned research centre marks milestone
The centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.
Health NZ admits ‘gap in communications’ over non-existent sick baby unit
Documents reveal the timeline of how the unit was quietly shelved.
96-year-old skydiver honoured for raising $51k for St John
Jean Crabtree, 96, was honoured with the St John Priory Vote of Thanks.
Damian Treanor: How to manage difficult employees effectively
OPINION: Tips for workplace harmony.
Landfill lament: Region's yearly recycling mistakes could fill a cruise ship
Why organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.
Teen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for cover
His family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.
Banning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?
Market St Bar in Napier doesn't let in teens after 9pm for safety reasons.
Mayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health care
Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.
Eels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility
'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'
‘Most fundamental’ change: LGNZ urges end to postal voting
Local leaders want postal voting replaced with voting booths for future elections.
‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.
Napier healthcare services in the spotlight at public meeting
An opposition MP and city leaders are expected at Thursday night's meeting.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Dramatic overhaul of $155m of Whānau Ora contracts includes John Tamihere-led agency
Four new agencies will be chosen and up to 1000 jobs could be affected.
HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer rates by more than two-thirds
The HPV programme has been hailed as 'incredibly important and makes a real difference'.
Health NZ used single Excel spreadsheet to track $28b of public money
Deloitte financial review of health agency lays out 'significant concerns'.
Health Minister Simeon Brown announces nurse training, tertiary education funding boost
Boost includes $34.2m for 120 nurse practitioner training places in primary care.
‘Yoga impacted by construction noise’: Arvida’s $50m+ fix-up irks some
Arvida is spending $50m+ on the main hub and apartments at its Mayfair retirement village.
Nurses, social workers working as receptionists as ‘back office’ public sector cuts bite
Government assurances cuts would not affect the front line were false, the PSA said.
Cecilia Robinson: Why extending prescriptions to 12 months will be a good thing
OPINION: Extending prescriptions to 12 months will free up resources.
Hospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to stranger
The woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.
Summerset may ban non-residents receiving care in its hospitals
Summerset has 28 villages with hospital and resthome-level care.
'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures
'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'
Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report
Two firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns.
How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings
The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.
Govt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortages
Patients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.
$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in Napier
Rowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.
‘Failed’ system: Health data left vulnerable due to contract oversights
The Manurewa Marae inquiry exposed system weaknesses.
'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loom
It's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.
‘Severe harm’: Doctors blast ‘inhumane’ funding squeeze for disability sector
Jack Murphy, 27, is among those who have missed out on residential care.
Opinion: Health system in crisis – this must be Govt's top Budget priority
OPINION: New Zealanders need a healthcare system that works for everyone.
Editorial: End of ban on gay blood donations a long time coming
OPINION: Under the new system, all donors would have individualised risk assessments.
