Latest from Whanganui DHB
On The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river city
In 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria.
Mum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatment
Parata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.
Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital
The man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.
'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of coma
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.
Whanganui recording increase in Covid-19 case numbers
The increase was likely due to a variant which can somewhat evade immune responses.
Driver and vehicle related to Castlecliff hit-and-run located
Police are still interested in CCTV footage.
Child in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-run
Police are urging the driver of the car to come forward.
'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital
"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."
Whanganui man in Wellington Hospital after assault
Police have asked members of the public for information concerning the assault.
One in hospital after quad bike crash
Hato Hone St John, Police and Fire Emergency New Zealand all responded to the crash.
Police call for witnesses after crash in Whanganui
The incident between a ute and a motorbike happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.
One in Wellington ICU from Turakina crash
Hato Hone St John responded to the crash with three ambulances.
Police call for witnesses to Okoia crash
Police are seeking a red 1997 Nissan Maxima after a crash on Monday.
Man's lower leg amputated after doctors fail to treat ingrown toenail properly
He had his leg amputated three months after going to hospital with an ingrown nail.
'Wholly preventable': Ear infection turns fatal for man in his 30s
The man died in spite of his multiple attempts to seek help from the ED.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Whanganui DHB boss appointed to new Health NZ role
Health NZ's central region covers around 954,000 people.
Hospital's mental health unit moved to Wicksteed St
Patients and staff were moved to the Te Rito site on Wicksteed St about two weeks ago.
10,000 allied health workers walk off the job
Today's strike comes after more than 18 months of negotiations.
Excitement at health locality pilot announcement: 'Now the hard work begins.'
Local health leaders welcome Whanganui being named as one of nine pilot networks.
New Covid-19 support clinic set up in Whanganui
The clinic's purpose is to provide assessment and treatment to Covid-positive people.
Crisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortages
Thousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.
DHB board member roles scrapped three months before term ends
Time is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.
Whanganui Hospital reopens after bomb scare lockdown
No evidence was found to substantiate the threat.