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TV stunt star dies after beach rescue

A former television stuntwoman, whom rescuers spent 25 minutes reviving after a near-drowning on New Year's Day, has died after she was sent home from hospital.

Building consents up in November

Building consent stats released this morning show a 3.1 per cent jump in the number of new homes authorised for construction in November - the highest level since May 2008.

Vomiting bug hits Thames Hospital

Doctors in Aussie issue to be raised

<i>Cartoon</i>: It'll soon be raining Kiwi doctors

Ministry spends $45,000 publishing DHB scores

Broadcaster fights for home

Broadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.

Advocates criticise DHB deal

The husband of a woman who died in childbirth has been bound to silence after accepting a financial settlement from health authorities.

New centre planned to handle extra med students

Starship lives up to its name

Falls major cause of hospital injuries

Hospital falls caused more than a quarter of the major "adverse events" listed by DHBs in their latest report on potentially preventable healthcare harm.

Nearly 100 patients die after hospital incidents - report

Nearly 100 patients died after "serious" incidents in public hospitals during the year to June 30, according to a report out today.

Electives may cut emergencies

Turia recovering after op

Glider hits electric fence

2700 hospital workers to strike around NZ

More than 2700 hospital service workers around the country will strike this Friday over stalled wage negotiations.