Launceston General Hospital experiencing ‘impacted’ capacity due to high demand
Tasmania’s top health official says the Launceston General Hospital is experiencing “impacted” capacity and is urging patients to…
Ryanair flight emergency: Wife describes battle to save husband sucked out plane window
Serbian couple Ljubiša Karović and Svetlana Grković were on board a Ryanair flight when a window next to…
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…
Lowe Corporation ends 34-year sponsorship of Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter, Wallace Foundation takes over
“We are delighted to welcome the Wallace Foundation on board and look forward to growing our relationship at…
Emergency services respond after Whenuapai highway crash injures four
Four people were injured in the crash. Photo / Checkpoint Watch Auckland A Hato Hone St John spokesman…
Shortland Street star Stephen Lovatt on life, sobriety and performance after midlife lows
I was raised in a mixture of Dad’s traditional heartland Baptist and Mum’s high Anglican. Two versions of…
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
The declaration follows significant flooding across the district, with rising river levels affecting homes, businesses, farms, roads and…
Health New Zealand review released into Waikato Hospital ED death
He said the review found the man died after an “acute unexpected incident”, where “additional monitoring” would not…
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…
Auckland volunteer firefighters refuse to provide ‘back-up’ for Fire and Emergency during union strike periods
“We haven’t become volunteer firefighters to provide a back-up to Fire and Emergency during strike periods,” he told…
Helicopter makes hard landing at Gisborne Airport, two people injured
Fire and Emergency NZ senior dispatcher Becca Jennings said there were no reports of anyone trapped on board…