A gap that needs filling: Report reveals issues due to lack of dental clinic at Gisborne Hospital
Ngo observed that Gisborne Hospital had “marked inequities” compared with other hospitals around the country. “Unlike Waikato and…
Mass disenrollment from Hastings GP: Patient says many will rely on ED
Meanwhile, an organisation that represents and trains GPs in New Zealand says while there is a shortage of…
Whangārei Hospital ED staff fear someone could die waiting for care
The numbers peaked on Monday when the ED treated 189 patients, she said. It normally had space to…
South Korean company paid Trump $3.4m amid trade investigation
The Commerce Department yesterday issued a preliminary finding that would subject Korea Aluminium’s exports to a 105% tax,…
Waikato Hospital death: Family of ‘loved, respected’ man who died in emergency department speak out
“We are still navigating the shock and sadness of losing Brent and trying to understand how his death…
Lake Waikaremoana holiday park sold to Tūhoe iwi
Te Uru Taumatua chief executive Kirsti Luke, in the statement, said the holiday park would continue to operate…
Waikato ED death reinforces why squeezed nurses need more than annual gaming – Natasha Hemopo
As co-chair of the College of Emergency Nurses, I represent more than 1800 New Zealand Nurses Organisation members…
Waikato Hospital death another sign health system needs more resourcing – Editorial
Patients too often must spend hours in the waiting room because they are not critically ill. Others can…
Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED under pressure despite winter plan, up to 60 people waiting at a time
Over the past month, Hawke’s Bay’s ED in Hastings has seen an average of 157 patients daily. Over…
H5N1 bird flu threat: Department of Conservation to vaccinate endangered native birds
Last year, DoC completed what it described as a world-first research trial on five native bird species, showing…
H5N1 bird flu threat: Department of Conservation to vaccinate endangered native birds
Last year, DoC completed what it described as a world-first research trial on five native bird species, showing…
Waikato Hospital emergency department witness says staff ‘set up to fail’ on night man died
Health New Zealand (HNZ) has said the man who died was triaged and “thorough” reviews will look into…