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'Tsunami of patients': NZ hospitals in crisis after biggest January, February on record

One hospital declared a code black yesterday after reaching capacity.

Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply

Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.

Exclusive: How 'vulnerable' hospital services will change

Services have been flagged as vulnerable: what that means, and how they could change.

1700 Auckland kids wait in pain as Covid-19 aggravates dental backlogs

The crisis shows how weaknesses in the health system have worsened after Covid-19.

Parents who decline vaccinations for kids - highest/lowest regions revealed

A Covid-19 vaccine information campaign will start this month.

Covid testing: Latest update on where to go

There are 17 testing stations in Northland and Auckland.

Revealed: Costly car parking - how your hospital compares

How does the cost of car parking at your hospital compare?

Suicide doctor's widow: 'My biggest mistake'

Kate Harding speaks of the lessons learned from husband Richard's suicide.

Big read: Which DHBs could prioritise Māori and Pacific patients

Nearly half the country's DHBs are considering the change, or will make it.

Covid questions: What your hospital did to get ready, and what comes next

Waikato DHB doubled ICU bed capacity. Nelson Hospital's entire renal dialysis unit moved.

Auckland DHB debates prioritising Māori and Pacific patients: 'Covid gives us a big-bang opportunity to reset'

Covid a 'big bang' opportunity to reset health system, says board chairman.

Elective backlog: Māori and Pacific patients could be prioritised

Māori and Pacific often among "the first to miss out at times of high demand," DHBs say.

Clearing up the Covid-19 chaos: Hospitals now tackling a huge backlog of operations

Patients prioritised as elective surgeries are ramping up under level 3 at many hospitals.

Breast cancer surgery delay costs patient $15,000

Breast cancer diagnosis on day lockdown start forces woman into costly private surgery.

Coronavirus: Sixth confirmed case an Auckland man

There is still no community spread of the virus, a DHB chief executive says.

Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies

Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.