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Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.
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'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.
Increase in patients at new chemotherapy unit
'We now have five Whanganui staff members trained to provide treatment.'
'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu Ora
Thousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.
'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester Levy
Health NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.
'Unaffordable': Hospital upgrades will cost billions
According to officials, many hospitals are reaching the end of their life cycles.
Health NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consent
He made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.
Severe mental health patients reportedly waiting 72hrs for care in South Auckland
'The situation is quite dire,' said a union rep about the shortages.
'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.
Letters: Study history to improve our education standards
OPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Health NZ could 'go broke', says commissioner
Lester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.
Letters: NZ’s health crisis clear after 24 hours in a city hospital
OPINION: 'For the 24 hours I was in hospital, I was a 'wall hanging' in the ADU corridor.'
Health NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Letters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?
OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.
How the government's view of Health NZ did a 180º in five days
Reti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.
Barry Soper: Ethnicity no longer factor in waiting list a fair outcome for all
OPINION: The formal part ethnicity played in hospital waiting lists caused a storm.
'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
Audrey Young: Urgent action required as Act, Te Pāti Māori battle rages
OPINION: The temperature at Parliament has reached boiling point.
Former Health NZ board members hit back at PM's attack on their credibility
Members said they were "all over" Health NZ's financial problems - contrary to Govt claims
Health NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retracted
Nursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.
Auckland cancer patient pays $45k just to have medication administered
Allowing unfunded drugs to be taken in public hospitals not on the agenda, Govt confirmed.
Editorial: The state of Health NZ is similar to the American TV series ER
OPINION: Health New Zealand is facing its toughest challenges.
'Multiple failures': Midwife censured over note-taking errors during stillborn births
The midwife has now been censured for multiple failures in her care of several women.
'Bureaucratic bloat': 14 layers of management’ at Health NZ
Health NZ Te Whatu Ora's board was sacked a week ago and replaced with a commissioner.
Shane Reti: 'Precarious position' - why sacking Health NZ board had to happen
OPINION: I am taking these steps to secure a better future for health in NZ.
Doctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatment
Doctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.
Steven Joyce: How to rescue Health NZ after merger missteps
OPINION: Three key changes that would help to right the health-sector ship.
Fran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?
OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?
Matthew Hooton: Wellington bureaucracy faces criticism for intellectual timidity
OPINION: Ministers are frustrated that mandarins remain stuck in the do-nothing era.
Covid antiviral access threatened after Health NZ funding change
Health NZ has admitted it didn’t consult with pharmacies before changing the funding.
‘Soul destroying’: Te Whatu Ora proposes cuts to recently established jobs
Te Whatu Ora is proposing cutting 44 jobs, many of which were just established.
Audrey Young: Caring words for abuse survivors are easy. Actions won't be
OPINION: Many of the royal commission's recommendations run contrary to the Govt's agenda.