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Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.
'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifeline
Rānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.
Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital
Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.
Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.
Racism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff members
A patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.
Claire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pin
OPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Coroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's death
Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.
New research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitis
Meningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.
Dunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to Government
People will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.
Health Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unit
Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith
Sir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcare
OPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.
Opinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southerners
OPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.
Key documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be released
Locals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.
Closure of Birthcare birthing suites ‘could increase pressure on public hospital services’ in Auck
Reaction to Birthcare in Parnell closing its birth suites from December 31.
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health callouts
Police receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.
'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury
“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.
Mayor of Dunedin supports protesters 'fighting' hospital cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.
'Bloody lied to': Fury in Dunedin as tens of thousands gather to 'fight' hospital cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.
Dunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cuts
Broken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ Herald
'Best friends and little devils': Twins share remarkable bond despite serious heart condition
Three-year-old twins Logan and Juno are always up to mischief, says mum.
'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
'Waiting and in pain': Auckland man describes seven-hour ordeal in Middlemore A&E
He was met with a 15m-long queue upon arrival at the hospital.
Private Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansion
Three new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.
'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study health
Eloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.
Kiwis with rare condition spend up to $200k for surgery overseas. Does it work?
Patients say Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome surgery is life-changing. Experts not so sure.
Hospital investigates claim staff member swore at woman, left collapsed man
The hospital says the review is ongoing and its communications could have been better.
Police investigating suspicious car fires
Police are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / Hayden Woodward
'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancer
Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.
Hospitalised: All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu shares video of shock collapse at gym
Footage shows Mealamu stumble and fall during group fitness session.
Health NZ cut nursing costs, staff not back-filled as patients wait to be seen
Health New Zealand insists recruitment has continued in the nursing sector.
GPs say specialist shortages at Whanganui Hospital adding to strain
"These shortages are having a tangible impact on patient care."
Catheter unchanged for four months: Patient suffers life-threatening complications
The home care company, Nurse Maude, has been told to apologise and make changes.