Latest from Waikato DHB

Murderer left 'unsupervised' in hospital

A man who shared a ward with convicted double murderer Jason Reihana has spoken of the experience.

Patients in ward with double murderer

Double-murderer Jason Reihana was treated at Waikato Hospital earlier this month next to patients unaware they were sharing a ward with him.

Bremner rampage: Survivor's anguish

EXCLUSIVE: The sole survivor of the Ross Bremner killings - his dad Keith - still doesn't know how his son and wife died.

Family outraged over 'butt-covering'

The family of Nicky Stevens, who died after leaving a Hamilton mental health facility unescorted, have labelled a report into his death "backside covering".

Doctors didn't want extra beds in wards

Extra beds will be allowed in treatment and family rooms from today at one of our major regional hospitals but it has been revealed some clinical leaders did not initially support the move.

Motorcyclist badly hurt in Waikato crash

Two people were injured, one seriously, in a motorcycle crash in Waikato this afternoon.

Waikato DHB chief spent $108k in expenses

Taxpayers have forked out more than $108,000 in expenses for Waikato District Health Board chief executive Dr Nigel Murray since he took up the job less than three years ago.

Doctor shortage leads to fewer surgeries

Waikato Hospital does not have enough doctors and nurses to run its operating theatres at full capacity, resulting in between six and nine elective surgeries being put off each week.

Hospitals full on eve of doctors' strike

Doctors' strike at 18 DHBs to disrupt care for thousands of patients

Two-year wait for DHB chief's expenses

The Waikato District Health Board is over two year's late with its report on its chief executive's expenses

Hamilton councillor's anti-fluoride blast

A first-time councillor has been criticised for lobbying her elected colleagues and the district health board over her anti-fluoride views.

Waikato DHB and GPs at odds over virtual health

A virtual health system set up by Waikato District Health Board will compete with another one designed by GPs and patients.

Patients receive apology from Waikato

A woman who had a hysterectomy and a teenager who underwent a spinal surgery didn't receive the necessary follow-up checks with surgeon.

Lights out: Fresh concerns over hospital

Patient waiting lists and health targets are not the only concerns at Waikato Hospital, according to a leaked email.

Surgery target needs changing - Labour

The Labour Party is urging a rethink of one of the Government's key health targets after a group of surgeons revealed important operations were being put off in order to reach the strict target.

Surgeons fear for patient safety

EXCLUSIVE: A group of orthopaedic surgeons has accused Waikato District Health Board managers of stopping them from making follow-up checks on patients.

Row over proposed new medical school

The University of Auckland has hit out at plans by Waikato University for a new medical school, calling it "ill conceived" and costly.

Appointments changed before doctors' strike

Appointments are being postponed and rescheduled ahead of a nationwide junior doctors strike starting next week.