Doctor thought to have penned meningococcal letter
Health board suspects meningococcal claims penned by a senior doctor.
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Zachary Gravatt 'can lie easy' following inquest
Coroner praises father's approach at Zachary Gravatt's meningococcal inquest
Early drugs would have boosted odds - expert
Expert says earlier antibiotics would have boosted Zachary Gravatt's chances.
New hearing into med student's death: 'We just want to know the truth,' say parents
New evidence leads Deputy Solicitor-General to order re-opening of inquest into death.
Waitemata DHB: Despite limitations most hospital buildings still safe
Quality of care provided from within the hospital buildings was still very high, says DHB.
Health shock: Starship, hospitals 'not fit for purpose'
Health unions flag leaks, mould and asbestos among a wide-spread of problems.
Focus: Mother kicked out of hospital hours after giving birth
Ellen Chisholm is a mother who suffered a traumatic birth and was pressured to leave hospital less than three hours after giving birth and drive an hour north.
Special investigation: Māori babies less likely to be resuscitated, bias blamed
Māori, Pacific and Indian babies are significantly less likely to be resuscitated.
DHB clarifies parking guide after complaints
More than 63,000 fees worth $1.29 million were waived last year alone, says DHB
Hospitals $153m over $216m budgeted deficit
Hospital deficits across the country blew out to $370m last financial year, data shows.
Paul Little: Our health system shames us all
COMMENT: Hospitals are run down, understaffed and inadequate.
Visitors sick of hospital parking rates
Community groups say charges are leaving patients without visitors.
Woman pedestrian dies days after Taupo crash
Meredith Vowles, 38, died on Friday September 21.
'Nobody cared at all': Woman forced to give birth alone to stillborn child speaks
The woman, who had no medical help, is still suffering from PTSD six months on.
'A real disaster': Surge in spread of deadly superbug
"Over time as these resistant bacteria become more common they will cause deaths."
Case for new Whangārei hospital reviewed
A planning process is under way that could see a new public hospital built in Whangārei.
Consent concern: Students doctors perform sensitive examinations
"Not getting consent was technically an assault," expert tells
Seven people treated for synthetic drug poisoning in a day in Christchurch
Christchurch synthetic cannabis users experiencing nasty side-effects: DHB.
Health Minister wants nurses working on policies
Health Minister David Clark invited NZNO members to send him their CVs.
Taupo toddler remains critical after medical mishap
The toddler remains in a critical condition due to a medical event at its Taupo home.
Last chance to save 2-year-old son
"You don't realise how much fight you have until you are faced with something like this."
Kathy Spencer: Elephant in hospital waiting room
COMMENT: We should pay doctors to work entirely in the public health system.
Auckland duo die in hospital after horrific Waikato crash
The two men both died from their injuries in Waikato Hospital
Hospital shooting: Two face court after arrests
White van believed used in shooting recovered, along with firearms and ammunition.
Nurse strangled at hospital; staff issued with camera vests
Nurses strangled, punched in the face: "it's a really serious issue".
Auckland DHB apologises for deadly 'unfortunate experiment'
The ADHB has acknowledged for the first time the experiment resulted in early death.
Otago woman's cancer now terminal after error
Otago woman regarded as a "time waster" by doctors is now dying from cancer.
Warning over hospital meals: 'Significant risk' to some patients
There have been 25 cases where the wrong meal was given to children with allergies.
National slams Government's infrastructure plans
Adams said the Government was conflicted and confused.
Keep ED for emergencies - Auckland Hospital
Auckland City Hospital's ED is seeing up to 270 people a day - and could soon get more.
Keep ED for emergencies: Record numbers at Auckland hospitals
More than 1400 patients presented to Auckland City Hospital's ED last week alone.
Over 60 per cent of nurses voted in favour of DHB Collective
The percentage of votes in favour of the fifth DHB Meca offer was 64.1 per cent.
Nurses accept fifth pay offer, end year of negotiations
The negotiations included the first NZ nurse strike action in nearly 30 years.
Teen charged with murder
A 41-year-old man was found with critical injuries on Cowper St about 2am this morning.