Health Minister ‘disappointed’ no new waiting list data before election
Health Minister Ayesha Verrall called for fresh data. Te Whatu Ora says yeah, nah.
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Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.
Number of children waiting longer than four months for hospital help jumps by 600pc
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New study reveals Māori face more treatment complications from hospital care.
Project Domino ‘band-aid’ buys time for troubled Hawke’s Bay hospital
HB buys time for an ED that is overcrowded, and an ICU that is not fit for purpose.
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Milestone study decodes how the shape of your skeleton could affect your health
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'Unable to walk': The spike in severe injuries linked to nitrous oxide abuse
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'Lots of my friends are fighting': Ukrainian doctor visiting Auckland on the pain of Russia’s invasion
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Northland lab scientist fails in suspension battle
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Inaccurate hospital figures: Review finds poor planning, data teams ‘overwhelmed’
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Hospital loses accreditation for its radiology department
Staff shortages and ageing equipment sees radiation department stripped of accreditation.
Hospital ‘hot-bedding’: Patients moved from beds to chairs to free up space
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Kaitāia Hospital health coach easing the anxiety of those seeking help
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Dunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctors
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Cataract surgery: Eye surgeons worry about meeting demand
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Mental health: Patients told not to call 24/7 crisis hub at night
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Govt approves funding for hospital business case
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