New ZealandNo beds left at Te Kuiti HospitalTe Kuiti Hospital is at capacity and patients are being taken to Waikato Hospital.10 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandCoroner blasts DHB over death of Nicky StevensCoroner makes recommendations for changes to prevent another death like Nicky Stevens'.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJust training more doctors is not enough, Health Minister saysClark says the Govt will put greater investment into professional development of doctors15 Nov 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Rural med school plans scrappedThe school was the former Government's idea but the Health Minister said it won't go ahead15 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for a School of Rural MedicineThe school was the former Government's idea but Health Minister says won't go ahead.14 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandHundreds declined specialist skin careOne DHB has told GPs to encourage patients to turn to the private system.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHDC reviewer accused of conflict of interestRobert Love says an HDC advisor who reviewed his complaint did not disclose a conflict.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRacial bias and birth: From the cradle to the graveEach baby in the "grey zone" is a question — try for life, or give palliative care?12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConfidential witness statements releasedWitness statements in state sector inquiry released to ex CEO Dr Nigel Murray's lawyers.10 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandCEO search on for Waikato DHB, with new agencyDifferent recruitment agency to lead search at Waikato DHB for replacement CEO.04 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandHospitals $153m over $216m budgeted deficitHospital deficits across the country blew out to $370m last financial year, data shows.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient with drain in her chest told to clean 'revolting' hospital toilet herselfWhat woman found in three patient toilets on ward M14 shocked and disgusted her.29 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandNon-resident mums pay millions to give birthThe cost of non-resident births in New Zealand is more than $3.17 million over five years.16 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandCar hits pedestrian, 70, and crashes into fence in HamiltonA 70-year-old woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Hukanui Rd.04 Sep 05:44 AM
New ZealandFarmers building reno hits $23m - DHB says noA DHB project begun during Nigel Murray's tenure has blown budget again, by another $8m.24 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandSally Webb named as Waikato DHB's new chairNew board appointments at Waikato and Counties Manukau DHBs.14 Aug 04:34 AM
New ZealandWell-respected Hamilton doctor run over by his car 'can't be replaced'Dr Anthony Yung was a well-respected, kind and hard-working specialist who will be missed.06 Aug 09:00 AM
New ZealandTeen referred to youth aid after alleged indecent assaultsPolice are investigating two alleged indecent assaults in the car park.05 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandHealth Board hired surgeon despite referees' concernsA commissioner found the DHB failed to ensure the surgeon was fit to practise.30 Jul 03:57 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu bus crash: Driver discharged from hospitalIt is still unclear what the cause of the crash was.29 Jul 08:34 PM
New ZealandFormer Waikato DHB boss spent $350 on taxis in a monthFormer Waikato DHB boss spent $350 on taxi fares in last month on the job23 Jul 04:50 AM
New ZealandMental health inquiry: Hope stirs amid the wreckageMental health inquiry hears public rage and frustration, but confident change will come.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman instructed to drive two hours to care for her ill mum while nurses strike"The information I got was if I didn't come in she would be left."11 Jul 03:19 AM
New Zealand'I'm still alive': Hamilton fatal house shooting survivorKahlee Marfell tells friends she is preparing to farewell "the love of my life".09 Jul 10:31 PM
New ZealandEx CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHBReason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.27 Jun 04:15 AM
New ZealandBoy suffers spinal injury in rugby gameA 13-year-old rugby player was flown to Waikato Hospital with a suspected spinal injury18 Jun 06:25 AM
New ZealandNicky Stevens' father say son's death was 'a train-wreck waiting to happen'Father reveals anger when it took three days to be told about his son's suicide attempt.15 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandSafety first, mum tells son's inquestNicky Stevens should never have been allowed outside alone, grieving mum tells inquest.14 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandStevens' psychiatrist not told about absencesPsychiatrist admitted it's possible Stevens may have tried to disguise his true thoughts.14 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandNicky Stevens' death avoidable, inquest heardPatient suffering from delusions should not have been allowed to leave hospital - expert.14 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandMother says mentally ill son rehearsed deathNicky Stevens tried to take his own life twice before he died in March 2015 - inquest.13 Jun 02:45 AM
New ZealandFunds for poisoned Putaruru family to go to their childrenThe remaining funds raised for the family poisoned last year to be released within a week.11 Jun 09:13 AM
New ZealandSmartHealth fallout claims executive jobDarrin Hackett is the sixth of Dr Nigel Murray's executive team to leave Waikato DHB.30 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandNurse strikes: DHBs offer three 3% pay rises over 18 monthsDHBs say they have doubled their offer to nurses to settle pay negotiations.28 May 03:19 AM
