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'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
Elderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE training
Lakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.
'We apologise': Children turned away from Rotorua vaccination site
On Thursday the Prime Minister announced 12 to 15-year-olds can be vaccinated.
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
Health Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strike
Midwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.
'Nearly at breaking point': Health board's plea as Govt eyes extra MIQ facilities
MBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.
Midwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin today
Midwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.
Bay of Plenty nurses 'bordering on unsafe' work conditions
The DHB has sought legal advice, concerned about staffing levels on strike day.
Revealed: 'Deeply concerning' vaccination rates vary across NZ
In one district Māori are being vaccinated at a quarter of the national rate.
Rest home complaints: Unexplained bruising, leg fractures, bad food and cockroaches
Close to 100 rest home complaints have been fully or partially upheld since 2020.
Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.
'All he wanted was help': Mental health services turned away man who later bashed cops
A man who seriously assaulted two police officers in police cells has been sentenced.
RSV in Tauranga: 'Older adult' dies, hospital sees hundreds with virus
Cause of adult's death attributed to underlying medical conditions.
Two babies in intensive care with RSV: Visitor restrictions in place
There are between 20 to 30 likely RSV presentations to the emergency department daily.
Live: 30,000 Nurses strike DHBs reduce services as staff walk out
Non-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics cancelled as nurses walk off the job.
2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable
The DHBs also lacked skilled IT staff to focus on security, a report found.
Health system overhaul could be 'monumental', GP says
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
Rongoā Māori: Plant chemical found in kōwhai helps smokers quit
A chemical found in the kōwhai may offer a cheaper medicine to help people quit smoking.
Guns, gangs and hospitals: 13 treated for gunshot injuries
Most people were shot in the abdomen but fingers and toes also came into the crosshairs.
Diabetes 'tsunami': Rates expected to double
Four actions could save hundreds of millions of dollars each and boost life expectancy.
Lockdown baby boom - is it a thing?
Some hospitals are reporting a baby boom nine months after the country's lockdown.
'Don't worry Mum, I've already had a good life': Mum's message on melanoma
Michael Pilaar died in June 2017.
'No winners': Baby's death shines light on child abuse
Top cop gives a voice to the voiceless: 'No one was speaking for baby Karlos.'
Revealed: Which DHBs have toughened cataract surgery thresholds
Each DHB sets its own threshold for surgery - find out how yours compares.
Our young, drunk emergency room patients
The busiest times for alcohol-related cases were Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.
New mental health facility for Rotorua
Health minister Chris Hipkins made the announcement in Rotorua today.
Faces at the coal-face: Mental Health Week ends but hard work continues
From changing careers to changing careers, what does tackling mental health look like?
'Didn't think I was smart enough': Young mum named nurse of the year
It wasn't an easy path, but one that is worth it every day, she said.
'I'm gonna fight it': She thought it was a hernia. It turned out be cancer
'Looking back now I probably had the symptoms for two years.'
'I was miserable': How one woman lost 52kg in two years
Julia Skudder had to take control of her life - but how did she do it?
'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity
"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.
Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."