Auckland Hospital couldn't use ICU beds because of short-staffing
Documents released to the Herald reveal how bad staffing issues were.
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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".
Child at New Lynn primary school tests positive for Covid
A pupil at Fruitvale School in West Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.
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.
Delta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latest
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
Live: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid cases
National health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.
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.
Worker at Remuera Village Retirement Village gets Covid
All staff at the retirement village are now being tested for Covid.
Covid mum: Prem baby dies; nurses' anger over safety measures
"What is concerning our members is the poor planning," the nurses' union says.
Auckland Hospital Covid case in neonatal ICU: expectant mothers transported off site, staff 'contingency plans'
An infected person was at the hospital on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week.
Parent of baby in ICU at Auckland Hospital tests positive for Covid
Movements through NICU have been restricted and DHB is testing staff, babies and whanau.
Exclusive: Mother, baby deaths review reveals 'toxic' culture at Auckland Hospital, staff overworked
Four women died during or soon after birth at Auckland Hospital in March and April 2020.
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.
Thomas Coughlan: Ardern's elimination gamble - is it the most consequential of the pandemic?
An additional 300,000 people will head to work on Wednesday.
Auckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safety
Visitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.
Nurses take Auckland DHB to task over visitor policy
NZNO says 'free for all' visitor policy is putting everyone at risk.
'Human error': Vaccine ads worked despite typo, say health officials
They spelt "vaccine" incorrectly.
'Can't have sex without PM finding out': US host's hilarious jab at NZ
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'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room
'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.
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.
Can you visit your loved ones in hospital under Level 4? It depends where you live
Some hospitals allow two visitors, others one support person in "extreme" circumstances.
Mother and toddler spend lockdown at Ronald McDonald House Auckland
Courtney Cebalo and her 17-month-old son Roman spend lockdown at Domain House.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
Exclusive: Auckland Hospital nurses told to wear unfitted masks
Auckland Hospital has a backlog to ensure N95 masks worn by staff are fitted correctly.
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.
His brother raced across the globe to donate a kidney. Now the life-saving surgery has been cancelled
Nurses isolating amid Covid outbreak has had a devastating impact on one man's surgery.
Baby with rare life-threatening condition dies
Funeral service held at home to farewell Chch boy Keanu-Jay Brown who died at 11 days old.
Covid-19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Aucklanders again queue early for testing stations around the city
However, staff say it is much quieter than previous days.
Glitch in Govt's Covid-19 database sees delays at testing sites
Intermittent network outages mean staff have to use pen and paper to record details.
Live: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expert
There are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.
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.