Care of woman by Kaitaia Hospital and others inadequate, breached rights
The type 2 diabetes sufferer underwent two amputations but died from bacterial infection.
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Range of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.
'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their language
A patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.
Opinion: 'Textbook racism' - we cannot tolerate intolerance in our hospitals
OPINION: This is patronising, condescending ... an infringement on basic human rights.
'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak
Health officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.
'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/C
One staff member ended up in ICU while others suffered symptoms for months.
'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded ED
Tony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.
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A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.
Teenager and woman seriously hurt in Ōtara incident overnight
Police are investigating after two people were taken to the hospital with serious and critical injuries following an incident on Wymondley Rd, Ōtara. Video / NZ Herald
'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum alive
Maureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.
Teenager, woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after overnight Auckland incident
Investigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.
Father dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospital
Woman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.
Dargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this week
There are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.
Opinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcare
OPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.
Dunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospital
Jules Radich is taking the Save Our Southern Hospital fight out on the road.
Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.
Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.
'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifeline
Rānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.
Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital
Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.
Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.
Racism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff members
A patient request to avoid Asian staff was initially granted.
Claire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pin
OPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Coroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's death
Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.
New research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitis
Meningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.
Dunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to Government
People will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.
Health Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unit
Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith
Sir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcare
OPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.
Opinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southerners
OPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.
Key documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be released
Locals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.
Closure of Birthcare birthing suites ‘could increase pressure on public hospital services’ in Auck
Reaction to Birthcare in Parnell closing its birth suites from December 31.
Police to refuse 'inappropriate' mental health callouts
Police receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.
'I love him even more': Twin responds to brother's surfing injury
“Everything we do now is about protecting Matt’s mana” while he undergoes treatment.