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Hospitals propose preferential treatment
Two DHBs propose to offer public hospital patients the option of paying for treatment that is not funded by the public health system.
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TV stunt star dies after beach rescue
A former television stuntwoman, whom rescuers spent 25 minutes reviving after a near-drowning on New Year's Day, has died after she was sent home from hospital.
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Building consents up in November
Building consent stats released this morning show a 3.1 per cent jump in the number of new homes authorised for construction in November - the highest level since May 2008.
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Broadcaster fights for home
Broadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.
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Advocates criticise DHB deal
The husband of a woman who died in childbirth has been bound to silence after accepting a financial settlement from health authorities.
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Technology brings Santa to his fans at Starship
Just hours after surgery, 6-year-old Tabitha Monk rushed to put on her Sunday best for a chat with Santa from his North Pole grotto.
![Botched circumcision puts four-year-old in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Botched circumcision puts four-year-old in hospital
A doctor who severed an artery in a boy's penis during circumcision may face disciplinary action.
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Falls major cause of hospital injuries
Hospital falls caused more than a quarter of the major "adverse events" listed by DHBs in their latest report on potentially preventable healthcare harm.
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Nearly 100 patients die after hospital incidents - report
Nearly 100 patients died after "serious" incidents in public hospitals during the year to June 30, according to a report out today.
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2700 hospital workers to strike around NZ
More than 2700 hospital service workers around the country will strike this Friday over stalled wage negotiations.
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Ratings point to DHBs' deficiencies
Hospital emergency departments in much of Auckland are performing below par on newly issued national rankings of DHBs.