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'Scared for my future': Amputee describes crash that took his leg

Ed Dormon's first thought was about being able to continue his passion of caregiving.

Singapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospital

MFAT says it is "following up" with the injured.

'Really hectic': Middlemore Hospital ED under strain with ambulance ramping, bed waits

There were reports of long waits for a bed and patients in corridors.

Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence

A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.

Wyn Drabble: An unofficial guide to getting to your hospital appointment on time

OPINION: The first step is to phone the hospital and apologise for your upcoming lateness.

Kiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence

A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.

'It was very peaceful': Woman recalls near-death experience

'I'm sure there’s a greater plan for me,' says the nurse, who wasn't expected to live.

'Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulence

A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two hospitalised.

Northland nurses 'drowning' in work call for safer staffing levels

One Whangārei nurse says the mental health of her over-worked colleagues is a concern.

'It's really bad': Junior doctor coverage costs skyrocket

The cost of doctor workforce shortages has hit more than US$70 million a year.

Bowel cancer rates rise in under-50s, calls for lower screening age

Govt will lower the bowel cancer screening age to 55.

'He was limp': Mum and 11yo share story of 'terribly' scary asthma attack

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

‘Pretty dire’ situation for patients as junior doctors strike over pay cuts

One senior hospital doctor says the strike has brought huge ramifications for patients.

Pay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctors

GPs and specialty roles like radiology and oncology should not face cuts, strikers say.

Family lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore Hospital

The family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.

‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation

Big read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.