Latest from Waikato DHB

Hospital waiting lists: Why can doctors compete against their employers?

One man is so desperate for treatment he's considering moving back to the US.

Specialists in public and private face conflict of interest

Clinicians could abuse their power by pushing patients to private practise. So do they?

'Why did he die?': Doctors busy or absent when C-section needed

Martin Walters is waiting for answers over the death of his baby son at Waikato Hospital.

Fake psychiatrist says he was qualified for Waikato Hospital job

Mohamed Shakeel Siddiqui was arrested in July 2015 with the help of the FBI.

Family's excitement over baby's 'special' birthday

Rivaan Pokharel's family won't let him forget he shares his birthday with the royal baby.

Bay chairwoman says sacking of Waikato DHB has no impact on her role

Sally Webb said resigning from the Waikato DHB had no impact on her roles as BOP chair

Hamilton mum and her surprise 6kg baby

At 175cm tall, Nicolina Newcombe's height was able to disguise just how big her baby was.

Minister sacks 'dysfunctional' Waikato health board, installs commissioner

The move comes after a series of issues for the troubled DHB.

Patients exposed to unsterilised equipment at NZ hospitals

The incidents occurred at Southland, Canterbury and Waikato DHBs.

Woman dies of meningococcal disease in Waikato

Waikato District Health Board says the risk to the public is low following the death.

Mr Fix-It resigns as interim CEO of Waikato DHB

The man tasked with transforming the embattled DHB has resigned from his role.

Almost 50 measles cases in NZ this year: What you need to know

The number of confirmed measles cases in Canterbury remains at 28.

Surgery screw ups: Drill bits left inside patients

Reported events could be "tip of the iceberg", a health advocate says.

PM says she will speak with parents of Nicky Stevens

Jane Stevens wants face-to-face with Jacinda Ardern over her son's death.

Whānau told 'no' plan to address board anyway

The battle between a grieving whānau and a DHB could be aired in public this Wednesday.

Waikato DHB halts CEO recruitment due to 'challenges'

Waikato DHB says it wants to resolve its 'current challenges' before hiring a new CEO.

Mike King: DHB's call for new inquest into Nicky Stevens' death 'an absolute disgrace'

In December Coroner Bain ruled Nicky Stevens' death could have been avoided.

Fake health worker arrested after stealing medication from elderly

Police are now asking people to check on their loved ones in case they've fallen victim.