Nelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four years
A new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.
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Inside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trial
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'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders
'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'
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Hospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchers
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The woman, who had been out of prison less than a month, victimised an Afghan refugee.
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Midwife security bolstered after ‘very violent attack’ on worker leaving shift
A Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work.
'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policy
Health NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.
Marama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greed
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World's first human bladder transplant successfully performed in US
Surgeons in Los Angeles performed the first human bladder transplant on May 4.
Ex-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health system
A review of his mental health care is currently in progress.
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Health NZ is seeking interest from overseas doctors in an effort to boost GP numbers.
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Minister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death.
Bus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attack
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