New ZealandDHB staff urged not to get complacent as Covid cases begin to dropCovid cases in Canterbury had plateaued at around 1000 over the past few days.19 Apr 11:03 PM
New Zealand30,000 signature petition to keep maternity ward open hand-deliveredThe issue has gained the attention of Richie and Gemma McCaw.13 Apr 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Nightmare': Woman with bad vaccine reaction reveals booster struggleThe woman had a bad reaction and has to get the booster under medical supervision.12 Apr 07:02 PM
New ZealandLearn to live with virus as winter resurgence expected says DHBThe CDHB CEO says it will likely be worse in winter when we spend more time indoors.11 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandCovid cases peak in Canterbury, expect a 'slow and steady' declineThe CDHB area has the highest number of active cases in the country.04 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandGrim tally: NZ surpasses US Covid mortality rate for the first timeThe seven-day daily average for deaths is now 15.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand2884 new cases in Canterbury, 105,000 without booster shot2119 new cases were reported in the region yesterday.28 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandCrisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortagesThousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.23 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandCovid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentreOne DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.18 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandRecord 2642 new cases of Covid reported in CanterburyCovid-19 cases have yet to peak in the region.14 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque attack: Families to see documentsDocuments released from police, district health board, St John and emergency specialist.10 Mar 05:25 PM
New ZealandDHB board member roles scrapped three months before term endsTime is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.10 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'Challenging' weeks ahead for Christchurch Hospital150 staff have tested positive for the virus.09 Mar 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Given everybody a fright': Chatham Islanders eager to get tested after Covid casesThe Chatham Islands have recorded their first cases of Covid-19.06 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandFour hospitals in Canterbury to close due to rising cases, staff numbersPlanning is underway to move 23 residents to alternative private facilities.01 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandLive: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surgeThat brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.18 Feb 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal': $1 million donation to new child and youth mental health facilityThe Māia Health Foundation is now over halfway towards their goal for the project.08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandStaff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton HospitalAshburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.08 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandCoroner urges review of hospital transfers after patient's deathThe coroner has discovered a series of bungles after Ian Bell's early prostate surgery.19 Jan 12:49 AM
New Zealand'Terrible time' to be restructuring health sector - RetiHealth spokesman says DHBs still missing agreed deadline to improve safe staffing.12 Jan 07:37 PM
New Zealand'We're shocked': Husband speaks out after wife given vaccine with used needleA comprehensive investigation into the incident is under way.14 Dec 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobots join NZ's Covid fightRobots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury DHB reaches 90 per cent full vaccinationIt joins the Auckland and Capital and Coast DHB's in reaching the milestone.03 Dec 12:21 AM
New ZealandAnother South Island DHB reaches 90 per cent first dose, one left to goThe South Canterbury DHB is the latest to reach the target.25 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandThird Covid-19 case in ChristchurchA probable link to another case is being investigated.19 Nov 12:48 AM
New ZealandMore than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood downHow many staff have been stood down at your DHB?17 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandChristchurch charity aims to raise $300k towards mental health outpatient facility for youthThe current facilities don't reflect our modern way of caring for at-risk young people.08 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandClosing in: South Island DHBs almost at 80 per cent full vaccinationThe new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.05 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandRental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000Christchurch house "inhabitable", causes child to suffer serious heart condition28 Oct 10:07 PM
New Zealand'It's big': Vaccination push for district with low uptake10 spots throughout Mid Canterbury will be running vaccination clinics on Saturday.13 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandMum's anguish as rare stroke takes son, 3Previously fit, healthy boy collapsed and regained consciousness unable to straighten up.07 Oct 05:43 PM
New Zealand90% for Canterbury: Hundreds turn up for free burger and vaccine at uni clinicDrop-in clinics are being held at the university today and tomorrow.05 Oct 12:33 AM
New ZealandCampaign to get 90% of Cantabrians vaccinated ramping upThe campaign aims to make Canterbury the most Covid-19 protected region in the country.01 Oct 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealedLess than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.22 Sep 04:40 AM
