Christchurch Police name homicide victim
The investigation was launched after he died from his injuries last week.
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Pharmaceuticals family gifts $9m to children's health
Gift of $9 million to finance Starship children's hospital training on medical manikins
Nurse stabbed days after another attacked
A nurse has been stabbed at Hillmorton Hospital, in Christchurch, today.
Local Focus: HIV isn't a death sentence, if detected soon enough
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Young crash victim gives one last gift
Teen gives gift of life by donating organs as family prepare to say final goodbyes.
Man charged after doing burnouts outside Waikato Hospital
A Hamilton man has been charged with dangerous driving and sustained loss of traction.
Mums matter: Postnatal trauma haunts years later
Lack of beds, staff and resources are at a crisis point in New Zealand hospitals.
Pregnant comedian Amy Schumer hospitalised
The comedian took to Instagram to apologise to fans for cancelling her shows.
Mental health unit patient assaults staff member, then dies
A man has died after an assault at Whangarei Hospital, police confirmed.
Revealed: $6m special care baby unit at Waitakere Hospital
Rebuild to benefit mums like Xenia whose premature baby spent five months in hospital.
The false Armistice and the Kiwi flu that killed a quarter of Samoans
Armistice pandemic swept through New Zealand and Pacific islands.
Hawke's Bay baby battling rare skin disease
Only about 100 cases of the disease have been reported worldwide.
Doctor thought to have penned meningococcal letter
Health board suspects meningococcal claims penned by a senior doctor.
Zachary Gravatt 'can lie easy' following inquest
Coroner praises father's approach at Zachary Gravatt's meningococcal inquest
Early drugs would have boosted odds - expert
Expert says earlier antibiotics would have boosted Zachary Gravatt's chances.
New hearing into med student's death: 'We just want to know the truth,' say parents
New evidence leads Deputy Solicitor-General to order re-opening of inquest into death.
Waitemata DHB: Despite limitations most hospital buildings still safe
Quality of care provided from within the hospital buildings was still very high, says DHB.
Health shock: Starship, hospitals 'not fit for purpose'
Health unions flag leaks, mould and asbestos among a wide-spread of problems.
Focus: Mother kicked out of hospital hours after giving birth
Ellen Chisholm is a mother who suffered a traumatic birth and was pressured to leave hospital less than three hours after giving birth and drive an hour north.
Special investigation: Māori babies less likely to be resuscitated, bias blamed
Māori, Pacific and Indian babies are significantly less likely to be resuscitated.
DHB clarifies parking guide after complaints
More than 63,000 fees worth $1.29 million were waived last year alone, says DHB
Hospitals $153m over $216m budgeted deficit
Hospital deficits across the country blew out to $370m last financial year, data shows.
Paul Little: Our health system shames us all
COMMENT: Hospitals are run down, understaffed and inadequate.
Visitors sick of hospital parking rates
Community groups say charges are leaving patients without visitors.
Woman pedestrian dies days after Taupo crash
Meredith Vowles, 38, died on Friday September 21.
'Nobody cared at all': Woman forced to give birth alone to stillborn child speaks
The woman, who had no medical help, is still suffering from PTSD six months on.
'A real disaster': Surge in spread of deadly superbug
"Over time as these resistant bacteria become more common they will cause deaths."
Case for new Whangārei hospital reviewed
A planning process is under way that could see a new public hospital built in Whangārei.
Consent concern: Students doctors perform sensitive examinations
"Not getting consent was technically an assault," expert tells
Seven people treated for synthetic drug poisoning in a day in Christchurch
Christchurch synthetic cannabis users experiencing nasty side-effects: DHB.
Health Minister wants nurses working on policies
Health Minister David Clark invited NZNO members to send him their CVs.
Taupo toddler remains critical after medical mishap
The toddler remains in a critical condition due to a medical event at its Taupo home.
Last chance to save 2-year-old son
"You don't realise how much fight you have until you are faced with something like this."
Kathy Spencer: Elephant in hospital waiting room
COMMENT: We should pay doctors to work entirely in the public health system.