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“Staff shortages across the sector have impacted care outcomes."
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Hospital staff to receive long-awaited unpaid backpay
Te Whatu Ora said it now expected payments to current staff to begin in July.
Just 3pc of $500m ‘drawn down’ to improve or build mental health facilities
Only $15m has been approved so far.
'He'll never work again': Morphine overdose leads to brain injury
A throat cancer patient was pumped with so much morphine his brain was deprived of oxygen.
Issues post-Posie Parker, cardiac surgery wait list deaths & damning pike river documents | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 March, 2023
Why Posie Parker’s visits just one piece of a bigger picture, heart surgery patients caught in delays and how National plan to better support the Sallies in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Exclusive: Heart surgery patients caught in delays, being sent to other hospitals
An investigation is under way after a patient died while on the wait list.
Mega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, council
Council submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.
Power List: The top NZ retirement village owner operators
Six businesses own 47% of villages and 63% of units: we name the giants of the sector.
Government denies interest in health public-private partnerships, despite references in documents
Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says work is going into alternative financing arrangements.
'It's something we all fear could happen': Lawyer attacked in court lift speaks out
Family lawyer Brintyn Smith has described the long road to recovery that is ahead of him.
Concerns meningitis vaccine running low, claims two student cases not linked
The Meningitis Foundation is concerned about low vaccine supplies.
50,000 teachers to strike, hospital wait times balloon & Labour Party in the lead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2023
Educators prepare for one of the country’s biggest ever strikes, new CCTV footage in search for missing doctor and new poll reveals what Kiwis think of our new Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Te Whatu Ora admits figures used by Health Minister are ‘not accurate’
National and the nurses union claim official figures about ED wait times can't be real.
Staff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the air
Staff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting list
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Meningococcal B vaccine now funded for 'life threatening' disease
Four Northland children under the age of 5 contracted meningococcal B in July last year.
Increase in meningococcal cases prompts warning for students to be vigilant
Vaccine to be funded for 13-25 year-olds in close living situations.
EDs under pressure: Beds in cafes, corridors as hospitals swamped
Health workers worry about what winter will bring.
‘Very busy’ Dunedin Hospital postpones some planned care
Staff vacancies and large numbers of sick people have forced hospital to postpone care.
'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years later
The 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.
'I can't do anything': Woman's painful wait for surgery
The 67-year-old Katikati woman says the pain has made her feel “older than my years”.
Sydney mum forced to give birth in hospital car park: 'This can't be happening'
The stunned father of the baby asked: 'Does this happen often?'
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Hamilton
Motorcycle hit a tree on Maeroa Rd last night, driver died in hospital early today.
One seriously hurt in Dunedin stabbing
A person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries.
Meet the ED doctor taking on David Seymour in Epsom
ED doctor and podcaster Nina Su is standing for TOP in Epsom.
Nurse who 'lost everything' in cyclone returns to work three days later
Maria Hollingshead thinks humour and humanity are getting her through losing her home.
How many did the cyclone injure? New data gives clearer picture of casualty count
Injuries and hospitalisations from the cyclone have so far proved challenging to collate.
Letters: Hospital care truly appreciated in trying conditions for staff
Our readers have their say.
'Severe pain all over my body': Nurse overdoses patient on fentanyl
The nurse accidentally mixed up the woman's medication.
Kiwi med-tech firm raises $6m as its sensor implant nears human trials
Auckland-based med-tech sounding out American-based support.
Work site electric shock: Man remains critical, initial inquiries under way
The man came into contact with a high-voltage cable.
Three in hospital, one fighting for their life, after east Auckland brawl
One person is critically hurt and another seriously hurt as police inquiries continue.
‘I’m sorry Mum’: Three operations, two hospitals and a death sentence
After witnessing a death sentence, Jane Phare vows to practice the art of being grateful.
Unstable and leaking: Three rooms in Whangārei Hospital's ED closed off
Three rooms in Whangarei Hospital’s ED had to be closed after the ceiling started leaking.