
Waikato Hospital wait times soar to 'distressing' levels
One woman had suspected internal bleeding and still was not seen by a doctor.
One woman had suspected internal bleeding and still was not seen by a doctor.
A commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.
Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.
The patient did not provide informed consent for the doctor to perform the procedure.
No one warned the man of the risk of taking nitrofurontoin for more than six months.
Casey Costello originally denied such a document existed.
OPINION: My focus is on making sure we get the best value for patients.
Researchers say underfunding - not just mismanagement - is to blame for Health NZ's woes.
“It’s a big investment for the hospital."
OPINION: 'Adrian Orr has been dealt a very bad hand.'
The HDC has found the doctor was 'unduly influenced by his own views' regarding her care.
The minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.
Health NZ "acknowledges the challenging situation some people may be facing with delays."
Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.
Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.
'We now have five Whanganui staff members trained to provide treatment.'
Thousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.
He made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.
'The situation is quite dire,' said a union rep about the shortages.
One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.
OPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Lester Levy has been tasked with solving the billion-dollar overspend in health.
OPINION: 'For the 24 hours I was in hospital, I was a 'wall hanging' in the ADU corridor.'
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.
Reti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.
OPINION: The formal part ethnicity played in hospital waiting lists caused a storm.