Latest from MidCentral DHB
'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their language
A patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.
'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000
The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Whanganui DHB boss appointed to new Health NZ role
Health NZ's central region covers around 954,000 people.
Auckland hospital 'imploding': Patient with typhoid fever slept in car due to lack of beds
Hospitals around NZ are being hit by a perfect storm of issues.
10,000 allied health workers walk off the job
Today's strike comes after more than 18 months of negotiations.
Crisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortages
Thousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.
DHB board member roles scrapped three months before term ends
Time is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.
Nearly 25,000 Covid cases in Lower North Island, Palmerston North Hospital opens specialised Covid ward
The specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.
Covid-infected baby hospitalised after two 'negative' result texts
Technical issues at a laboratory have left a Palmerston North mother distraught.
Testing surge in Palmerston North, no new Omicron cases today
Jetstar check-In at the capital's domestic airport is the latest location of interest.
Third case of Omicron detected in Palmerston North
MidCentral DHB said they are continuing to support the cases to isolate at home.
Live: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has Omicron
The Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.
Locations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, stores
The new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.
'Terrible time' to be restructuring health sector - Reti
Health spokesman says DHBs still missing agreed deadline to improve safe staffing.
Mother calls for more education after son fell through the cracks
Donna and Stuart Heaps want more public education on blood clots after their son's death.
Pahiatua wastewater has had positive results for Covid for a week
Pahiatua wastewater positive for Covid in week of tests.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
More than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood down
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Covid-19: New cases in Rotorua, Tararua as Delta continues spread across NZ
Reports of two new cases in Rotorua.
'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
'Show respect': Message for Dannevirke shoppers as lockdown starts with lull
'We've got some fantastic staff, we just need you to appreciate and look after them.'
Health Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strike
Midwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.
Midwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin today
Midwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.
Revealed: 'Deeply concerning' vaccination rates vary across NZ
In one district Māori are being vaccinated at a quarter of the national rate.
RSV resthome outbreak - 3 hospitalised, 11 test positive
Three rest home residents hospitalised amid RSV rest home outbreak.