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The Herald has obtained details of major harm and death events in the maternity system.
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One staff member quit and one is on final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.
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Auckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaulted
A patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.
Fire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmate
The man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
Patient who tried to strangle nurse was not provoked - report
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted strangulation.
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Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again
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Lack of Covid leave a problem for health professionals, nurse says
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Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back
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Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
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The number of ACC claims lodged is much lower than expected.
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Video footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.
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Letters: Common sense needed over use of police resources
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‘Pretty disgusting’: Gisborne Hospital roads under fire for poor condition
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Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Wellington woman dies in hospital after assault during walk home
A man known to the victim has been charged with assault.
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Kiwi teen who endured brain surgery while awake forced to move to Oz for cancer care
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Man critical after being trapped under flaming lawnmower
The man was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital from the North Auckland site.
A way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facility
Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.