New ZealandWaikato Hospital paid $50K in voided contractHospital paid sum after contract signed by elective member without authority to sign it15 Sep 12:40 PM
New ZealandElectives cancelled as Waikato Hospital hits capacityWaikato DHB is telling patients to only go to the ED if it is a "real emergency".12 Sep 07:22 AM
New ZealandCall to cut number of DHBs by halfCull district health boards from 20 to 10, says one board member.07 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandWaikato midwives quitting in drovesPregnant women could be left without a lead maternity carer after midwives quit in droves.31 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandRobots may replace staff at Waikato DHBWaikato DHB wants GPs to triage patients and some robot workers, to save money.30 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandElectronic stethoscope for remote consultations trialledNew technology is allowing doctors to listen to patients' hearts from miles away.23 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandWatchdog asks DHB for chief's expensesThe State Services Commission has reminded Waikato DHB its chief's expenses are overdue.23 Aug 09:32 PM
New ZealandDamning letter criticises DHB leadersExplosive letter a vote of no confidence in Waikato DHB chief and board chair.22 Aug 10:42 PM
New ZealandMan suffers leg injuries in dairy robberyA man in his 30s has been taken to hospital following an alleged robbery in Hamilton.13 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandToo offensive? Hamilton sushi shop name sparks debateThe name of a new sushi restaurant at Waikato DHB has opinions divided10 Aug 10:29 PM
New ZealandKids with developmental delays wait three years for helpWaikato DHB says the child development service lacks direction and has long waiting lists.08 Aug 08:36 AM
New ZealandHealth boss work trip no-show under investigation"Nigel was supposed to be with us but he didn't show."05 Aug 04:42 AM
New Zealand'I counted 20 cars that night. None of them stopped'Bronwen Jones thought she'd die in -6C temperatures after being trapped in upturned car.02 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandBoard to investigate chief's expensesA district health board is to launch an investigation into its CEO's spending.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReview into triple killer Ross Bremner completedA serious event review into the care of Ross Bremner at Waikato DHB will not be released.18 Jul 08:23 PM
New ZealandStab survivor ready for homeA man who survived a murderous rampage which claimed three lives hopes to go home.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTourists' car thrown over barrier into ditch in heavy fogThree tourists died when their Corolla landed in a ditch in a horrific crash near Paeroa.18 Jun 02:51 AM
New ZealandFarmers' health new focus at FieldaysIt's not all the about the animals - Fieldays its looking after farmers' health too.12 Jun 01:50 AM
New ZealandAccused fake DHB psychiatrist changes pleaA man who purported to be a qualified psychologist has withdrawn his guilty pleas.11 Jun 10:35 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Health warning for Lake NgarotoHealth warning reissued one month after it was lifted. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.09 Jun 07:03 PM
New ZealandMental health programme proposed in JulyLeaked document shows mental health improvement programme proposed last July.24 May 09:55 PM
New ZealandDHBs miss five of six ministry targetsThe latest Ministry of Health targets are a mixed bag this quarter.22 May 08:26 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Kuiti's birthing clinic under threatFears of roadside births in the King Country. Made with Funding from NZ On Air11 May 06:29 AM
New ZealandMan uses fence to jump-start heartJohn Griffin got frustrated with A&E so he treated himself; with an electric fence.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB on notice over doc trainingWaikato Hospital is on notice over its training accreditation in orthopaedics.27 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandInjuries make smoking more of a hazardSeven patients injured themselves while having a smoke at Waikato Hospital.22 Apr 05:00 PM
EducationMedical schools jolted into actionWaikato University's bid for a medical school has greatly perturbed Otago and Auckland.21 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandReport slams Kiwi mental health servicesReport claims mental health service users feel the system is dismissive and dehumanising.19 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandAlmost 10,000 patients harmed by hospitalsInternational research suggests half could have been avoided or minimised.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandTrain crash claims transgender pioneerA transgender pioneer and author died last week when his car collided with a train.28 Mar 07:36 AM
New ZealandTravel costs $92k for virtual health systemStaff travel cost taxpayers in the set-up of a virtual health system at Waikato DHB.15 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandDoctor's medical notes used by employerA doctor was shocked when personal medical notes were accessed by her employer.10 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandFor 4 years she wasn't told she had cancerA 46-year-old was not told of results which found she had a tumour that eventually killed her.06 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandGrieving mum: 'They weren't listening'The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.24 Feb 05:15 PM
