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Māori, refugee health services to miss out
A Wellington-based primary healthcare service says it's facing cuts to important services for Māori, refugees and others.
Hospital-smartphone link a NZ first for Waikato patients
In the last five years, almost 700 children and young people brought to the attention of Child Youth and Family have been placed in a police cell because there's been no bed for them in alternative… Audio
DHB vows to repair maternity service after critical report
A damning report sparked by a series of infant deaths has prompted a major shakeup of maternity services in the lower North Island. Audio
Damning report into Mid Central & Whanganui maternity services
The Whanganui District Health Board is assuring expectant mums they are in safe hands, despite the deaths of four babies in the care of the local maternity service last year. Audio
DHBs say millions in savings are simply business as usual
The government is expecting cash-strapped district health boards to save well over $100 million this year. Health Correspondent Karen Brown reports. Audio
Father told to go to police during daughter's psychotic episode
A Hawkes Bay father, who called the local district health board for help, was told to call the police to deal with his daughter who was suffering from a psychotic episode. Audio
Mixed responses to leaked DHB proposal
A Dunedin academic says elected district health boards do not necessarily produce the best outcomes for the health system.
Inspection of Waikato DHB mental health services
The Government is to carry out an inspection of the Waikato DHB's mental health services after what it describes as two serious incidents. Audio
Obesity set to be NZ's number one health problem by next year
Ron Dunham is the Chief executive of Lakes District Health and is also Chair of the National Chief Executives Group. Audio
Medical Council seeks better data but not league tables
District Health Boards are coming under increasing pressure to release surgical league tables. Audio
DHB wants guardianship of young boy to ensure HIV treatment
A District Health Board is going to court today to seek guardianship of a nine-year-old boy, whose father refuses to treat him for HIV. Audio
Govt denies health sector underfunded
The Government denies it's underfunding the health sector, as doctors and nurses sound alarms over the possibility of further budget pressure. Audio
Calls to listen to families of mental health patients
Byron Armstrong killed his friend because he thought he was a demon, and was found not guilty by reason of insanity, but there were plenty of warning signs the family told mental health services… Audio
Wgtn DHB lab-testing plan sparks row with senior doctors
A row has erupted between senior doctors and health chiefs in the lower North Island over a major rejig of vital medical testing services. Audio