New ZealandSyphilis spike in ManawatuNew Zealand has had an increase in the number of syphilis cases, with a spike in the Midcentral region over the last few weeks. Syphilis 31 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: 'DHB coping well'The Hawke's Bay District Health Board is operating well despite increasing demands caused by the gastro outbreak, the Ministry of Health says.17 Aug 04:13 AM
New ZealandTuberculosis case linked to 2006 school outbreakA new case of tuberculosis at Palmerston North Boys' High School is believed to be related to a previous outbreak.11 Jun 09:14 PM
New ZealandDHB releases damning audit of rest homeMidCentral District Health Board has released a damning audit report of Palmerston North's Rosa A Lea Rest Home, which it closed last month.22 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandDHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.17 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandRest home shut after audit finds woman tied to bedAn inspection team finds a 103-year-old woman tied to her bed with a sheet, during an audit of a Palmerston North rest home.17 Nov 06:49 AM