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Witness shocked after St John staff seen in hazmat suits

A family was ushered into an ambulance and driven away from the address, a witness says.

Mystery illness robs Whangārei 6-year-old of her ability to talk and walk

"She understands 100 per cent but she cannot communicate back to us."

Mum describes loss of newborn: 'Every step of the delivery, something went wrong'

A mother says her baby may not have died if hospital staff had acted more quickly.

Letters: Health practices shrouded

The Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.

Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days

Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.

'Thank you': White Island survivor writes from hospital

"It's hard to fathom the amount of love and support."

Old hospitals leave patients and staff in pain

Risks identified include "extreme" age of buildings that aren't fit for purpose.

'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix

Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.

353 people killed on our roads in 2019. NZ's most lethal stretches revealed

The road toll rose today when a man died in hospital after a Kaimai truck crash.

Extraordinary surgery: Baby's skull cut open to allow her brain to grow

The operation involved peeling back Tessa's scalp and making several cuts in the bones.

More than $400,000 raised for White Island volcano victims

One family did away with presents and donated $220 to help a tour guide with severe burns.

Worker fired for refusing to use face scan clock-in system

Tim Fensom refused to sign up to facial scanning at work. He was fired.

Failure to address 'ad hoc' air, road ambulance service

Waikato air and road ambulance retrievals "fragile" and patients being harmed as a result.

Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic

"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.

UK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victims

Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".

Burned tour guides out of coma, breathing on own

Two tour guides severely injured in the eruption are making subtle progress in hospital.