'Disappointing': Rural med school plans scrapped
The school was the former Government's idea but the Health Minister said it won't go ahead
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Govt scraps plans for a School of Rural Medicine
The school was the former Government's idea but Health Minister says won't go ahead.
Hundreds declined specialist skin care
One DHB has told GPs to encourage patients to turn to the private system.
HDC reviewer accused of conflict of interest
Robert Love says an HDC advisor who reviewed his complaint did not disclose a conflict.
Racial bias and birth: From the cradle to the grave
Each baby in the "grey zone" is a question — try for life, or give palliative care?
Confidential witness statements released
Witness statements in state sector inquiry released to ex CEO Dr Nigel Murray's lawyers.
CEO search on for Waikato DHB, with new agency
Different recruitment agency to lead search at Waikato DHB for replacement CEO.
Hospitals $153m over $216m budgeted deficit
Hospital deficits across the country blew out to $370m last financial year, data shows.
Patient with drain in her chest told to clean 'revolting' hospital toilet herself
What woman found in three patient toilets on ward M14 shocked and disgusted her.
Non-resident mums pay millions to give birth
The cost of non-resident births in New Zealand is more than $3.17 million over five years.
Car hits pedestrian, 70, and crashes into fence in Hamilton
A 70-year-old woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Hukanui Rd.
Farmers building reno hits $23m - DHB says no
A DHB project begun during Nigel Murray's tenure has blown budget again, by another $8m.
Sally Webb named as Waikato DHB's new chair
New board appointments at Waikato and Counties Manukau DHBs.
Well-respected Hamilton doctor run over by his car 'can't be replaced'
Dr Anthony Yung was a well-respected, kind and hard-working specialist who will be missed.
Teen referred to youth aid after alleged indecent assaults
Police are investigating two alleged indecent assaults in the car park.
Health Board hired surgeon despite referees' concerns
A commissioner found the DHB failed to ensure the surgeon was fit to practise.
Mt Ruapehu bus crash: Driver discharged from hospital
It is still unclear what the cause of the crash was.
Former Waikato DHB boss spent $350 on taxis in a month
Former Waikato DHB boss spent $350 on taxi fares in last month on the job
Mental health inquiry: Hope stirs amid the wreckage
Mental health inquiry hears public rage and frustration, but confident change will come.
Woman instructed to drive two hours to care for her ill mum while nurses strike
"The information I got was if I didn't come in she would be left."
'I'm still alive': Hamilton fatal house shooting survivor
Kahlee Marfell tells friends she is preparing to farewell "the love of my life".
Ex CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHB
Reason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.
Boy suffers spinal injury in rugby game
A 13-year-old rugby player was flown to Waikato Hospital with a suspected spinal injury
Nicky Stevens' father say son's death was 'a train-wreck waiting to happen'
Father reveals anger when it took three days to be told about his son's suicide attempt.
Safety first, mum tells son's inquest
Nicky Stevens should never have been allowed outside alone, grieving mum tells inquest.
Stevens' psychiatrist not told about absences
Psychiatrist admitted it's possible Stevens may have tried to disguise his true thoughts.
Nicky Stevens' death avoidable, inquest heard
Patient suffering from delusions should not have been allowed to leave hospital - expert.
Mother says mentally ill son rehearsed death
Nicky Stevens tried to take his own life twice before he died in March 2015 - inquest.
Funds for poisoned Putaruru family to go to their children
The remaining funds raised for the family poisoned last year to be released within a week.
SmartHealth fallout claims executive job
Darrin Hackett is the sixth of Dr Nigel Murray's executive team to leave Waikato DHB.
Nurse strikes: DHBs offer three 3% pay rises over 18 months
DHBs say they have doubled their offer to nurses to settle pay negotiations.
Former Waikato DHB chief wanted in Australia on arrest warrant
A former Waikato DHB chief executive is wanted in Australia on nepotism charges.
Editorial: Whistleblowers need more legal protection
EDITORIAL: Staff who revealed Murray's overspending in confidence should not be exposed.
Whistleblowers could be outed in Nigel Murray case
Confidential statements made during probe may have to be released.