New ZealandAuckland Hospital Covid case in neonatal ICU: expectant mothers transported off site, staff 'contingency plans'An infected person was at the hospital on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week.06 Oct 06:22 AM
New ZealandMayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North IslandWaipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.06 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandPeople turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid caseWaikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.03 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandHamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new casesThe new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.03 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandDelta spreads to Raglan, Hamilton - cases 'have number of exposure events'The cases are in Hamilton and Raglan and are linked.02 Oct 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrypto heist: Raiders steal safe containing $4m in cryptocurrency from Auckland homeA businessman whose home was burgled during renovation believes it was an "inside job".24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority teamThe Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.22 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealedLess than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.22 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandHealth officials outline Covid restrictions for small Waikato communityDr Ashley Bloomfield has issued a section 70 notice for people around Mangatangi.20 Sep 09:35 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB to fast-track Covid test resultsThe Covid cases will come under Auckland's total as Whakatīwai in CMDHB's area.20 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandWaikato residents flock to pop-up Covid-19 testing sitePeople have been streaming into the testing centre near Kaiaua.19 Sep 11:41 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyber attack: 4200 people's personal details disclosed on dark webThousands were hit in the sinister cyber attack in May.10 Sep 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Make sure they test his eyes' - DHBs reprimanded after newborn left blind'I regard these errors as a serious departure from the expected standard of care.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbrupt Covid-19 jab cancellations leave residents 'high and dry'Social distancing requirements are among the reasons cited by health officials.01 Sep 06:23 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination ratesThe deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.31 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Outbreak response hampered by DHBs flying blind on staff vaccinationThe problem "presented a barrier to rapidly and safely deploying staff", an email reveals.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Hospital serves mum mouldy toast for lunchWaikato DHB says parents are welcome to help themselves to supplies in the ward kitchen.24 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandFrustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdownMum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong queues at testing stations on day one of level 4 lockdownIt was slow going getting a test on the first day of the new nationwide level 4 lockdown.18 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandHealth Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strikeMidwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.16 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandMidwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin todayMidwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.08 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 30,000 overdue for hospital treatmentOne major DHB warned its ophthalmology delays risked people going blind.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaff at Waikato DHB 'extremely distressed' by Oranga Tamariki's treatment of childExperienced nursing staff saw it as the most distressing 'uplift' in their career.28 Jul 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: 'Deeply concerning' vaccination rates vary across NZIn one district Māori are being vaccinated at a quarter of the national rate.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRest home complaints: Unexplained bruising, leg fractures, bad food and cockroachesClose to 100 rest home complaints have been fully or partially upheld since 2020.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRSV virus outbreak: 'Record-breaking' numbers flock to after hours clinicsRSV virus outbreak: Massive surge of patients to after hours and emergency departments12 Jul 08:45 PM
New Zealand'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid predictionThe ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.06 Jul 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warningPatients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB boss: Hospitals and community services now all operatingWaikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee said there was a risk more data could be dumped.01 Jul 12:30 AM
BusinessWaikato DHB ransomware attack: Watchdog warns patients to consider credit freezeDistrict Health Board could be liable, Edwards says. 'Vice Society' appears responsible.30 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB won't face fines over info leaked after cyber attackSome patient information was published on the dark web after the ransomware attack in May.30 Jun 12:58 AM
New ZealandShooting incident: Critically-injured teen made it to hospital, then collapsedThe teen is in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital after being shot.29 Jun 11:08 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyber attack: Documents appear to have been released onlineDocuments from the health board appear to have been released onto the dark web.28 Jun 11:06 PM
