New ZealandConcerns over low Waikato Pasifika and Māori immunisation rates ahead of winterCovid-19 community vaccination sites now include measles, mumps and rubella immunisations.29 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandUnlawful: Homeless and mentally unwell man locked up for longer than law allowedVictims and defendants are suffering the consequences of delays in mental health reports.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating toddler's death in HamiltonThe young girl was taken to hospital but died on Saturday night.10 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandCovid cases peak in Canterbury, expect a 'slow and steady' declineThe CDHB area has the highest number of active cases in the country.04 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandDeath on the waiting list: He needed surgery - the cardiac arrest came firstGerry Te Kare was overdue for triple bypass surgery when he died.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortagesThousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.23 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandLive: Person in 20s one of 9 Covid deaths today - 14,463 cases, 1000 people hospitalisedThe person in their 20s who died was NZ's second youngest Covid-related death.21 Mar 12:33 AM
New ZealandDHB board member roles scrapped three months before term endsTime is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.10 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB fearful of fuelling copycat attacksPeople's safety and fears of informing hackers among reasons for Waikato DHB's secrecy.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.21 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandRapid antigen testing to be available in second regionAs testing demand grows, rapid antigen testing will be rolled out in a second region.21 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist thought man shot by police was stableInquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopensVaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.20 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Which regions have the highest - and lowest - booster rates in NZMore than 25,000 booster shots were given across New Zealand yesterday.19 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandFalling tree misses killing man by 'half a second'"I saw the tree, I swore and then there was a bang."16 Feb 02:58 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB employee, friend avoid jail after $228k theftThe pair spent the money as quickly as it was stolen - now they don't have to pay it back.24 Jan 02:18 AM
New Zealand'Terrible time' to be restructuring health sector - RetiHealth spokesman says DHBs still missing agreed deadline to improve safe staffing.12 Jan 07:37 PM
New Zealand'Like breathing through a straw while drowning': Kiwi dad was sceptical about Covid - then he got it"Being able to breathe...we take that for granted so much."23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor reveals startling projections: Waikato could reach up to 640 cases a week by the end of JanuaryMayors reveals startling projections that Waikato could reach 640 cases in six weeks.14 Dec 09:02 PM
New ZealandMāori leader fears group of young people putting community at riskKing Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.08 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandAbout 10 per cent of midwives still to provide MoH with vaccine evidenceThames Birthing Unit has taken on more clients since LMCs left due to the vaccine mandate.05 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandThe region warned about huge spike in Covid cases this monthPrincipals have been warned they may need to help manage their community's Covid response.02 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyberattack: MoH investigation still to get under wayIndependent review into crippling IT hack won't start until the end of the year.01 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermathThe contingency planning document shows Waikato Hospital was in chaos after the attack.01 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandMore than 1300 unvaccinated DHB staff stood downHow many staff have been stood down at your DHB?17 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandHundreds of health workers unvaccinated at mandate deadlineTwo per cent or 3 per cent of 80,000 district health board staff remain unvaccinated.15 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB was warned of holes in IT securityThe Waikato District Health Board was warned just months before the cyberattack.11 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandHamilton mayor calls on PM to give more clarity on lifting lockdown, says Waikato feels forgottenHamilton mayor fears the city could be stuck at level 3 for months under current plans.02 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandKāwhia teens who travelled to Pukekohe 'followed the rules', claim they were infected by untested personKāwhia trio infected with Covid claim the person they caught it from has not been tested.01 Nov 06:04 PM
New ZealandInside NZ's biggest cyberattack: DHB took almost eight hours to tell publicOfficial documents reveal how day of IT drama unfolded at hospitals.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the Te Awamutu cluster - epicentre of the Waikato spreadAs Delta spreads to the Waikato, we look closer at cases rising in Te Awamutu.25 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Virus detected in Te Awamutu wastewaterAnyone in the Te Awamutu area who has symptoms is urged to get a test.14 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 triggering surge in eating disorders: Waikato studyThe research suggests Māori may not be getting help.07 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandLive: 29 new cases, Waikato boundary extended south from tonightThe Government will today outline where rapid antigen testing will be used07 Oct 05:05 AM