Patients left waiting in soiled beds at North Shore Hospital emergency department
It was hard seeing people crammed into corridors, and brightly lit public spaces with no privacy. Sometimes incontinent…
New Zealand energy stalemate: Waiting for demand is holding back the power network – Danielle Uniza
Danielle Uniza, Policy Manager, Infrastructure New Zealand. The pattern repeats everywhere you look. Consenting favours whatever generation technology…
Is New Zealand waiting for a recovery that is never coming? – The Economy of Everything
“Look, I’m not, not trying to justify how the Prime Minister has handled himself on stage,” Dann said.…
Woman almost crushed by falling tree says bank it sits on is ‘a disaster waiting to happen’
Church was driving in the northbound lane – any closer and she said she “would have died”. She…
Waikato woman Saige Tiopira bashes stranger sitting waiting for her bus home
‘Delivered a flurry of punches’ The bus station attack happened at the Hamilton Central Bus Depot about 5.20pm…
Health NZ admits failings after toddler’s obstructed bowel missed at Whangārei Hospital
Brar said his condition steadily deteriorated over the next day. He became increasingly lethargic, was unable to keep…
Letters: Private v public healthcare, Hanson and Peters, e-disaster waiting to happen
The corporatisation of healthcare seems to lead to longer times to see a doctor and an increase in…
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…
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…
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…
Moa Point sewage disaster: First independent findings to remain secret
“The interim report will not be released at this time, following advice from the Crown Review Team that…
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…