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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.
Homicide investigation launched: Man found critically injured dies in hospital
Police found the critically injured man on Clyde St, Hamilton East on Tuesday night.
Power restored after 'major outage' at Christchurch Hospital
All systems including power, IT and phones were affected.
Loss of psychogeriatric beds from Dunedin hospital ‘crucial’ issue
Loss of beds amid dire need is a "crucial" issue for the ageing community.
Police rush to emergency incident: One seriously hurt in suspected shooting
Residents were last night speculating online that a shooting had occurred.
6yo who shot teacher in US has ‘acute disability’; teacher's status revealed
One of boy's parents usually accompanied him in class but didn't the week of the shooting.
90yo left bleeding for two hours on bathroom floor waiting for ambulance
'The system isn’t working.'
'Relationship breakdown between shareholders': Resthome might be sold
"Hope of selling it as a going concern" - BDO.
Nurses go on strike at two big New York City hospitals
NY nurses strike after contract negotiations stalled over staffing and salaries.
Watch: Jeremy Renner shares video from hospital after snowplough accident
The "Marvel" star is in intensive care after being run over by a snowplough.
Secure parking woes for Christchurch Hospital staff continue
Nurse wants a long-term solution for hospital staff carparks to be prioritised.
French hospital evacuated after First World War bomb shock
An 88-year-old man turned up at a hospital with a WWI shell stuck in his rear.
Many hospital patients waiting 24 hours-plus for a bed - nurses' union
A rise in Covid cases, ED admittance and staff illness are all factors, the union says.
Mongrel Mob ‘take over’ Christchurch Hospital ICU, visiting mother claims
Police said they were responding to a family harm incident at the hospital.
Doctor suspended for touching medical students’ breasts
The misconduct was in contrast to his excellent clinical and academic results.
Explained: The two big variables that could slow - or grow - this Omicron wave
Omicron peak expected within weeks, but school holidays and functions could change things.
‘This isn’t over’: Baby W parents vow to take action
Lawyer for family says bigger issue to be dealt with after baby boy recovers.