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'Significant surge': DHB seeks 133 new staff to cope with Covid
More than 20 critical nurses sought in anticipation of caseload at Waitematā.
Date projection: How far away is your area from 90% double-jab rate?
The two other Auckland DHBs aren't far behind.
More than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood down
How many staff have been stood down at your DHB?
Thousands of DHB staff yet to receive first vaccine dose
Five per cent of health workers holding out a few days before the no jab no job deadline.
Auckland Hospital couldn't use ICU beds because of short-staffing
Documents released to the Herald reveal how bad staffing issues were.
Backdown over 'timeslots' for Aucklanders at Xmas - Govt scrambles after outcry over minister's comment
National MP Chris Bishop called it "the stupidest idea I've ever heard".
When the 'storm' hits: Will our ICUs cope now Delta is free?
Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.
One Auckland DHB has only just over 70% of population fully vaccinated
Auckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.
Covid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quitting
Overworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.
Baby with brain bleed turned away from hospital ED
The mum of four says she wouldn't have gone to ED if she didn't need to.
'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
Up to 20 hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive man
Man evaded security staff by hiding in a lift before spending half an hour in a ward.
'Human error': Vaccine ads worked despite typo, say health officials
They spelt "vaccine" incorrectly.
Waitakere Hospital patient placed in same room as Covid positive case
The older man was in the same room at Waitākere Hospital as someone with Covid.
Big Read: Will the health system cope with Delta?
The unvaccinated "will potentially will lead to hospital overload", one specialist warns.
All major hospitals in Auckland build more specialist rooms
Negative pressure rooms prevent Covid-19 Delta virus spreading to other areas.
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.
31 Covid cases; infected capital trio travelled by car and plane from Auckland
Eleven new cases today, including three in the capital, lockdown decision at 3pm.
Revealed: Auckland DHBs didn't want lockdown vaccination pause
The Herald understands Auckland DHBs didn't recommend a vaccination pause.
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.
Covid-infected UN worker flown from Fiji in 'dedicated, secure' ICU
There are no new cases of Covid-19 today and two new cases in managed isolation.
Inside the Fiji mercy flight: How infected UN staffer was 'cocooned'
The gravely-ill woman is now being treated in a dedicated, secure intensive care unit.
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.
RSV virus outbreak: 'Record-breaking' numbers flock to after hours clinics
RSV virus outbreak: Massive surge of patients to after hours and emergency departments
'It looks horrible': Hospitals flooded with breathless babies battling RSV virus
Wellington Hospital has seen more than 20 babies due to the spread of a RSV virus.
'Devastated, numb': Grieving mum's plea for accountability over baby's death
"My baby died because the medical staff didn't do their jobs properly," Laura Mallin says.
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.
North Shore Hospital plunged into darkness overnight, patients redirected
North Shore Hospital was without power for four hours overnight.
2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerable
The DHBs also lacked skilled IT staff to focus on security, a report found.
Secrets, porn and lies: The Govt manager and spy camera in gym
The full story of a govt manager who planted a spy camera in an Auckland gym revealed