New ZealandError prone DHB same, claims widowThe widow of a man who died of a heart attack while on the Auckland DHB waiting list for treatment is unconvinced the board has changed enough to avoid similar occurrences.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday homes an airline club perkForget chips and dip after work on Friday - the Air New Zealand sports and social club has an $8 million property portfolio with which to treat workers.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSmoking ban 'best news ever' - nzherald readers reactA threat to ban smokers from Auckland's top DHB splits nzherald readers.13 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake: Hospitals in north take in casualtiesNorth Island hospitals are receiving Christchurch earthquake victims and plan to send specialists to help in the devastated city.22 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFleas infesting Auckland hospitalsNurses have resorted to wearing human flea collars on their ankles to protect against an infestation of the biting insects at Auckland hospitals, brought in by patients who own pets.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLevy in charge of two DHBsSome central Auckland patients could be treated at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals under a spirit of collaboration, the man now responsible for nearly one million Aucklanders' health has indicated.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDHB to apologise to mum sent bill after baby diesThe Auckland District Health Board will apologise to a mother whose unborn baby did not survive a publicly funded procedure at Auckland Hospital and was sent a $2200 bill for the treatment.03 Nov 07:54 AM
New ZealandMentally ill killer's outings safe - ColemanThe Associate Health Minister says he is confident it is safe for a schizophrenic man who beat a friend to death to be out unescorted in public, despite the victim's brother's pleas.22 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandMentally ill killer released on leaveA schizophrenic man who beat a friend to death after being released from psychiatric care - despite telling staff he wanted to kill someone - is allowed back into the community without supervision.22 Oct 01:54 AM
