Mayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North Island
Waipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.
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People turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid case
Waikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.
Hamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new cases
The new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.
Delta spreads to Raglan, Hamilton - cases 'have number of exposure events'
The cases are in Hamilton and Raglan and are linked.
Crypto heist: Raiders steal safe containing $4m in cryptocurrency from Auckland home
A businessman whose home was burgled during renovation believes it was an "inside job".
Government announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority team
The Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.
'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
Health officials outline Covid restrictions for small Waikato community
Dr Ashley Bloomfield has issued a section 70 notice for people around Mangatangi.
Waikato DHB to fast-track Covid test results
The Covid cases will come under Auckland's total as Whakatīwai in CMDHB's area.
Waikato residents flock to pop-up Covid-19 testing site
People have been streaming into the testing centre near Kaiaua.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 4200 people's personal details disclosed on dark web
Thousands were hit in the sinister cyber attack in May.
'Make sure they test his eyes' - DHBs reprimanded after newborn left blind
'I regard these errors as a serious departure from the expected standard of care.'
Abrupt Covid-19 jab cancellations leave residents 'high and dry'
Social distancing requirements are among the reasons cited by health officials.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
Exclusive: Outbreak response hampered by DHBs flying blind on staff vaccination
The problem "presented a barrier to rapidly and safely deploying staff", an email reveals.
Waikato Hospital serves mum mouldy toast for lunch
Waikato DHB says parents are welcome to help themselves to supplies in the ward kitchen.
Frustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdown
Mum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.
Long queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdown
It was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.
Health Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strike
Midwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.
Midwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin today
Midwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.
Exclusive: 30,000 overdue for hospital treatment
One major DHB warned its ophthalmology delays risked people going blind.
Staff at Waikato DHB 'extremely distressed' by Oranga Tamariki's treatment of child
Experienced nursing staff saw it as the most distressing 'uplift' in their career.
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.
RSV virus outbreak: 'Record-breaking' numbers flock to after hours clinics
RSV virus outbreak: Massive surge of patients to after hours and emergency departments
'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid prediction
The ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.
Exclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warning
Patients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.
Waikato DHB boss: Hospitals and community services now all operating
Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee said there was a risk more data could be dumped.
Waikato DHB ransomware attack: Watchdog warns patients to consider credit freeze
District Health Board could be liable, Edwards says. 'Vice Society' appears responsible.
Waikato DHB won't face fines over info leaked after cyber attack
Some patient information was published on the dark web after the ransomware attack in May.
Shooting incident: Critically-injured teen made it to hospital, then collapsed
The teen is in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital after being shot.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Documents appear to have been released online
Documents from the health board appear to have been released onto the dark web.
Waikato DHB still receiving incorrect pay packs weeks on
Waikato DHB staff may have to wait three months before receiving their correct pay.