'Vulnerable, frail, sick': Hospital worker stole $28k from dozens of patients' cards
The man spent the money on clothing and gadgets for himself.
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‘Massive spike’ in Israeli doctors wanting to move to NZ
Recruitment agencies say doctors are prepared to take a pay cut to move somewhere safer.
‘Missed opportunities': Woman died at home a week after ankle surgery
The woman had a documented history of developing blood clots which staff missed.
Heart surgery delays: Where patients waited the longest
The alarming situation is revealed in figures obtained by the Herald under the OIA.
Tick-tick-pause: Ahead of another surgery, Kim Knight contemplates broken hearts and empty wombs
"I imagine my uterus as a carelessly arranged spanakopita . . . "
Time for closure: Whānau of woman who died in mental health unit hope inquest will help others
Whānau concluded the inquest with moving waiata, haka and karakia.
'She didn't deserve to die': Inquest into woman's suspected suicide at mental health unit begins
Esther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.
Tararua man to walk 200km just months after near-fatal accident
"If I hadn’t had my helmet on, I would have died there and then."
Widow and family live with frustrations over hospital death of 'fit, health-conscious man'
Coroner rules Koro Mullins' death a 'consequence of multiple failures'.
150 Auckland ED nurses issue warning of 'unsafe' conditions
Tensions are growing at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand because of chronic understaffing.
Brave Kiwi teen will have rare and complex brain surgery while fully awake
Tumour sits on the speech and movement part of 15-year-old's brain.
Waikato surgeon given fellowship to study 'catastrophic' heart condition
Cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher awarded Foundation100 fellowship.
Dame Tariana Turia: Māori health better off under National
The former politician is happy to see a change in government.
GPs looking after non-urgent referrals to ease Whanganui Hospital workload
"They need to monitored to make sure no other serious issue happens.”
Agonising wait for surgery: Hospitals operating on weekends in bid to reduce delays
A push to cut wait times has left theatres short some days and increased cancellations.
'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for region
There are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.
Boy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'
Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.
Day the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bank
A simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.
Experts plead with political parties to give Te Aka Whai Ora a chance
Health experts call for National-Act rethink over Māori Health Authority.
Healthcare in Bay of Islands closer to home
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.
Lake Alice tower back on the market as government offer rejected
The couple who own the tower say they're gutted about the outcome.
Workers catch typhoid from samples at labs, exposed to fumes
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ to check the safety of hospital labs nationwide.
Long tail of asbestos: Carpenter diagnosed with cancer after work at Carrington Hospital
Rod Heywood says the asbestos risk would also be high at the Chateau and the St James.
'Not acceptable' - Dr Shane Reti’s 19 unauthorised ED visits caused political storm at Health NZ
Emails reveal depths of political storm after National MP's ambulance ride-alongs.
'Disaster waiting to happen': Hospital staff raise alarm about theatres
Internal emails reveal staffer called situation "totally unprofessional and unacceptable".
Man with epilepsy flouts warning not to drive, has seizure and causes $20k crash
He had not been taking his medication and had experienced other recent seizures.
Baby killed after pregnant woman shot in Massachusetts
The baby was delivered but tragically passed away in hospital.
Call for single-gender hospital rooms to protect human rights after new report
Mixed-gender hospital rooms infringe upon patients' human rights, report says.
Woman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warnings
Alzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.
Young nurses creating awareness of rising syphilis cases
John Fa’ukafa and Tiahn Beuth-Pukepuke are working with vulnerable populations.
Letters to the Editor: Some Kāinga Ora housing no better than living in motels
Readers' views on housing and Hawke's Bay Hospital.
'Betrayal': Whistleblower doctor claims patients are at risk
Radiologist who alleged 'conspiracy' at Health NZ speaks exclusively to the Herald
Southern Cross members make $1.3b claims: premiums to rise
Forecast of 7.1 per cent premium rise for 940,000 members in the 2024 year.