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Whistleblower doctor exposes child's near death after report went missing
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ED reports huge drop in abuse incidents
Middlemore was one of eight 'higher-risk' EDs that received five extra security staff.
‘No one to help’: Adelaide man dies after 10-hour ambulance wait
Ramping at hospitals is still 'unacceptably high' despite promises to fix the issue.
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Mother sues fertility clinic after being implanted with wrong embryos
The woman was told she was giving birth to two girls.
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Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
Woman survives 30m fall onto rocks at Waiheke Island
The injured woman had been exploring the island's coastline when she slipped.
Child star unrecognisable after quitting Hollywood, beginning new career
He was the star of the memorable cake scene in Matilda. Now he's unrecognisable.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
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Family fuming after mother fractures legs at North Shore hospital
Aletta Langeveldt, 71, had pneumonia but left with two fractured legs.
Exclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICU
The Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.
Shane Reti announces security staff funding increase for hospitals
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announces a $5.7 million boost to employ additional security staff in 32 hospitals across New Zealand. Video / Michael Craig
200 more hospital ED security guards to counter 'unacceptable' violence
The Health Minister says we're on track to record 5000 assaults in EDs across NZ.
Middlemore’s plea, airport mayhem and Christmas lunch | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 22
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Huge Middlemore ED demand: Plea for patients with ‘threats to life or limb’ only
The plea comes as new data shows large numbers are going to EDs and facing longer delays.
Jimmy Barnes health update: 'Best present I could ever wish for'
The news follows pictures released showing the extent of the star's recovery ahead.
Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital
The man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.
Health Minister Shane Reti brings in observer at Health NZ because of ‘significant challenges’ with health reforms
Former healthcare executive Ken Whelan has been brought to oversee the sector.
Elderly woman in hospital after stroke brutally assaulted with chair by another patient
Police say they are making inquiries after a patient was injured at Tauranga Hospital.