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Nurses burnt out by 'unsafe' workplace; hospital reacts to claims it's understaffed
One doctor reportedly called it the worst health and safety culture he'd ever worked in.
'Families are suffering': Xmas celebrations cancelled as measles death toll rises in Samoa
Forty-eight people so far have died since the outbreak began - most of them children.
Shouting, crying and 'a complete mess': Venod Skantha's final warning
Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha was unravelling months before he killed Amber-Rose Rush.
Father Christmas and friends visit Starship Hospital
Starship Hospital in-patients were able to see Santa himself and a few of his friends.
Health system at 'tipping point' - union
An estimated 430,000 children and adults have an "unmet need" for hospital care.
Report critical over lack of action on dire state of public hospitals
Specialists say they're "suffering" and warn hospitals have reached a tipping point.
Four deaths at hospital classified as 'adverse events'
Health board delays meant cardiology patient died before they got appointment in mail.
Toxic environmment: Nurses bullied for years at Middlemore Hospital
Staff called into question the safety of care in a toxic environment at the unit.
Hawke's Bay Hospital lockdown lifted
Police were made aware of the situation at around 5.20pm on Sunday.
'It means there is hope': The girl doctors said should be allowed to die, goes to school
Almost totally paralysed girl who doctors said should be allowed to die is off to school.
Boozed patients proving a headache at city ED
Alcohol a factor in nearly one in 10 cases seen by Auckland City Hospital ED staff.
Bad debt: Massive hospital bill wiped after visa overstayed
The elderly patient had no income to pay the whopping bill.
A lack of GPs and growing population putting pressure on public health
A shortage of GPs in Northland is sending patients to already pressured public health
Two in hospital after 'suspicious' house fire
Firefighters initially believed there were still people in the house.
New targeted approach as 1327 measles cases confirmed
"We are now at a very high rate of disease occurrence and we need to be more targeted."
'We don't have enough' - hospital begs for help as it turns away patients
Women declined treatment: "We know we can help with surgery, but we don't have capacity."
Doctors running out of MMR vaccine as demand grows
Vials of the MMR vaccine have been flying off the shelves at a rate of 20,000 per month.
12-year-old Max has 50% chance of dying from measles
A kidney transplant and medication has cancelled out Max's immunity to measles.
Prison escaper nabbed by Rotorua police
Levi Parekuka, 27, is alleged to have escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital.
'Some children are likely to die': Hospital boss' plea as measles outbreak worsens
Starship Hospital head Dr Mike Shepherd pleads with every Kiwi to help save lives.
'As bad as car-crash trauma': The mounting injuries of e-scooters
The ease of use and access to e-scooters masks their potential dangers, a new study says.
Exclusive: DHB inquiry after unborn baby dies
Two investigations into possible "serious adverse events" are ongoing.
Starship hospital fundraising for the Starship National Air Ambulance with collectable airplanes sold in New World supermarkets
Starship hospital are fundraising for the Starship National Air Ambulance with collectable airplanes sold in New World supermarkets. Video / FoodstuffsNZ
Nurse accused of giving strong sedatives to children cleared of charges
The nurse was only charged with failing to correctly document some details.
Code Red 'crisis': Record numbers of patients seek aid at Auckland Hospital
The hospital experienced its busiest ever day as sick patients flooded in.
Nurse denies giving strong sedatives to children without permission
The nurse denied administering the drugs without a prescription or supervision.
Baby tragedy: 6-month-old dies just two days after Middlemore discharge
Claims of racial profiling at Middlemore as baby dies two days after being discharged.
More than 150 people hospitalised for measles this year in Auckland
Many are children or young people.
Ana-Carolina finally home after five years in Starship
Ana Carolina has been in Starship Hospital since she was five months old.
Measles outbreak: Disease spreads to average of eight people a day
An average of eight people a day are being diagnosed with measles in Auckland.
Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.
Editorial: 'institutional racism' of health system hard pill to take
We say: There is no denying health disparities exist in this country.
Racism to blame for poor Māori, Pacific health, Auckland DHB says
Auckland DHB has a plan to stamp out institutional racism.