Hospitals look to cut elective surgery, convert theatres to ICUs
Anaesthetic machines in theatres could be used as life support for coronavirus victims.
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Coroanvirus: Health officials share concern with entrepreneur
The sixth case of coronavirus in New Zealand was confirmed earlier today.
Aucklanders 'missing out', 'subsidising rest of country'
Hospital bosses say more and more of those outside the region are accessing services.
Women get mental disorder label more than men
An FND diagnosis can make it difficult for patients to get further treatment.
Hospitals at 'breaking point' amid coronavirus outbreak, union warns
I'm worried about how DHBs are going to handle this added pressure, union boss warns.
Coronavirus: 5 NZ cases, 2 more probable, 43 hospital staff isolated
Singer joins the millions worldwide whose lives have been disrupted by coronavirus.
Coronavirus: 5 NZ cases, 2 more probable, 43 hospital staff isolated
Hospital staff are in self-isolation after being in contact with a sixth probable NZ case.
District health boards have been 'panic buying'
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says 2.5 million masks are on back order.
Inside coronavirus isolation: How a buddy system keeps doctors, nurses safe
Face shields and yellow gowns are what's stopping doctors being infected with Covid-19.
Watch: 'Huge progress' - White Island survivor learns to walk again
"Although I have my moments, I am proud of the huge progress I have made."
Heart surgery crisis: Hospital keeps report secret amid patient delays
Waikato DHB has refused to release a review into the situation.
Doctor murders teen: Hospital makes no changes after lies
"We still seek to operate a high trust environment with staff."
Cardiology crisis: DHB told heart patients 'consider private'
A leaked memo outlined year-long wait times. The DHB told patients: consider private.
Coronavirus will arrive in New Zealand, say medical experts
NZ needs to prepare for the likely possibility of coronavirus reaching us, experts say.
Ditching common drug could save 200 Kiwis lives each year
The prescribed medicine in question is Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Losec.
Breast cancer crisis: Women forced to wait despite risk
Counties Manukau DHB has raised the threshold for breast cancer treatment.
Witness shocked after St John staff seen in hazmat suits
A family was ushered into an ambulance and driven away from the address, a witness says.
Mystery illness robs Whangārei 6-year-old of her ability to talk and walk
"She understands 100 per cent but she cannot communicate back to us."
Mum describes loss of newborn: 'Every step of the delivery, something went wrong'
A mother says her baby may not have died if hospital staff had acted more quickly.
Letters: Health practices shrouded
The Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.
Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days
Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.
'Thank you': White Island survivor writes from hospital
"It's hard to fathom the amount of love and support."
Old hospitals leave patients and staff in pain
Risks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.
'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix
Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.
How a 'quick, cheap and safe' test can save babies' lives
"We know this programme will save lives," baby expert says.
White Island disaster: Mum's bedside vigil for surviving daughter
Father and daughter Paul and Stephanie Browitt were severely injured in the eruption.
White Island a 'memorial' for heroic tour guide killed saving others
Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman's family remember his heroics and generosity.
One month on, White Island victims continue to fight for their lives
"It represents a significant challenge for the NZ health system," health boss says.
Revealed: NZ's most injury-prone road users
How do Kiwis injure themselves? We look at 30 years of hospital data to find out.
'Unbearable pain': ACC pays $1 billion for decade of medical errors
"It felt like a grater moving around inside of me," surgical mesh injury victim says.
Hospitals' meat-free drive 'beggars belief'
Guidelines for the health sector include a recommendation to reduce meat and dairy.
Extraordinary surgery: Man facing amputation ends up with a leg of steel
The procedure is so complex one wrong move and it could all fail.
Man wakes up with thumb sewn to his groin
"It's one of those things your brain just can't comprehend," patient tells.
353 people killed on our roads in 2019. NZ's most lethal stretches revealed
The road toll rose today when a man died in hospital after a Kaimai truck crash.