Latest from Waikato DHB

Waikato Hospital escapes: Corrections member resigns, another on final warning

One staff member quit and one is on final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.

Health NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospital

The language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.

Health Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memo

The memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.

'Frankly disgusting': Hospital staff told to only speak English with patients

Te Whatu Ora defends memo, citing safety; critics say it undermines multiculturalism.

Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre

Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.

Waikato Hospital patient waits more than a month for triple bypass

NZ's health crisis has patients in for long wait for life-saving surgery.

'Much needed' new radiology clinic opens in Tauranga

Bay cancer patients will be able to get scans locally.

'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.

Alive to tell the story: 5-year-old happy and healthy after scary start to life

'She often claims the Westpac Helicopter as ‘hers’ when she sees it fly over.'

Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - report

An X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.

Ambulance hijacked after abscess on man's bottom not deemed hospital-worthy

Levi Ihimaera's lawyer said he "essentially lashed out like a child".

Waikato measles cases a false alarm

The updated test results mean there are no known cases of measles in the community.

Council considers funding successful cyclone recovery programmes

Continuing to fund the programmes would cost $4.4 million over 10 years.

Major hospital privacy breach ensnares dozens of patients

The hospital has 'immediately ceased using window envelopes'.

'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.