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'Further industrial action' may follow 24-hour doctors' strike
Health NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.
'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocket
It comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
Shane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worth
OPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand.
Stock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedway
A car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.
'Horrific and life-changing injuries': Man in coma after 'freak' balcony accident
The glass balustrade the man was leaning on 'gave out', causing him to fall.
Upgrades for ED and ICU at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, 700 more car parks
Four new projects have been announced for the hospital over the next decade.
Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.
'Scared and shocked': Police investigate after Hastings nurse hit by motorbike
Three people were injured in the incident, one of them critically.
Autistic child’s family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walk
The family of the non-verbal 11-year-old are struggling to access support.
How Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services
Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand
'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader.
Steven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructure
OPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.
Police seeking witnesses after cyclist dies after crash in New Plymouth
The cyclist was taken to hospital but died a few days later.
Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.
Cardiologist to Olympians honoured for impact of his research
Martin Stiles has also helped fix the hearts of Olympic medal winners.
'Really tired': Staffing crisis strains Taupō's senior doctors
Night shifts often have just one senior doctor for the entire hospital.
Dunedin hospital: Construction on inpatient building to resume mid-year
Simeon Brown announced the update as part of a nationwide infrastructure plan.
ED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan
The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.
'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad call
A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.
Senior doctors to go on strike for 24 hours on May 1 over pay rates, understaffing
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
Gun-wielding man jumps into nurse's car, threatens her outside hospital
Police are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.
SAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crash
A skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.
'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.
Project 'Loser': Why did Auckland Transport sabotage its own CRL station plans?
Opinion: New CRL precinct plans, new rules for helipads, new ED, new hopes for waterfront.