Middlemore Hospital
Superbug found in two patients at Middlemore Hospital
Some wards at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital have been declared a transmission risk area after a superbug was found in two patients there.
Jami-Lee Ross attends mental health unit's opening
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross attended the opening of Middlemore Hospital's new Tiaho Mai mental health unit this afternoon, his first public appearance since his release from mental health care. Audio
Govt announces $80 million to fix Middlemore Hospital
The government is investing $80 million to fix long-standing problems with buildings at Middlemore Hospital and the Manukau SuperClinic. Video
Govt announces $80m to fix Middlemore Hospital’s buildings
Middlemore Hospital's leaky and rotting buildings will be given an $80 million facelift - something the government says has been needed, but neglected, by the previous government for years. Video, Audio
Patient violence at hospitals skyrockets
Nurses at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department are being issued personal emergency alarms for their safety after a spike in violent assaults on staff. Audio
Middlemore Hospital on track to meet winter demand
Auckland's Middlemore Hospital says it is on track to cope with an expected winter rush though it won't open any new beds until July.
Middlemore failed to pursue millions in leaky building claim
Court papers show Middlemore Hospital failed to pursue millions of dollars in a leaky building claim against construction firm Hawkins.
Nurses share concerns raised by Middlemore letter
The Nurses Organisation says it is shocked by the letter written by clinicians at Middlemore Hospital about delays to cancer treatment but says nurses have similar concerns.
Middlemore letter to minister: 'Pulls no punches'
Cancer patients are facing delays in treatment at Middlemore Hospital because of a crisis in staffing, senior staff have warned the Health Minister.
Quake-strengthen cost to one Middlemore building starts at $70m
Engineers have told Middlemore Hospital it will cost more than $70 million to get its maternity ward building to a point it's not earthquake prone.
Middlemore project process 'complete disgrace' - manager
Multiple rules were broken to get a new lecture theatre built, an investigation into Counties Manukau DHB has found.
Middlemore rot: DHB pressured to accept leaky building deal
Newly-released documents show the Counties-Manukau district health board was under pressure from its own top executives to agree to settlement of just $3 million from the construction company… Audio
Middlemore will prioritise maternity services if needed - Board
Pregnant women won't be turned away from Middlemore Hospital if the DHB is forced to remediate or rebuild the quake-prone Galbraith Building, the board says.
Pregnant women won't be turned away from Middlemore hospital
Counties Manukau DHB says pregnant women won't be affected if it is forced to remediate or rebuild the quake-prone Galbraith Building. Video, Audio
New DHB head gets first look at hospital building issues
The new chair of the South Auckland district health board has had an extensive first look at the scale of building problems at Middlemore Hospital. Audio
Middlemore repair could be stressful for patients - union
Junior doctors would prefer to have the rotten Scott Building at Middlemore Hospital torn down, saying it will be stressful for staff and patients to have repairs take place.
Middlemore mould: Health Minister demands asset management plan
Health Minister David Clark is warning it's not just Middlemore Hospital with big building troubles. "I learnt the Scott building needed urgent repairs & that week I signed off on additional… Audio
Former, current Ministers had general warnings about Middlemore
District health boards in Auckland and Northland warned the current and former health ministers about the poor state of hospital buildings in the region.
Former Health Minister defends record as he bows out of Parliament
Jonathan Coleman's last fortnight in politics has focussed on what he knew, and when, about the condition of buildings at Middlemore Hospital. He spoke to Political Editor Jane Patterson. Audio
Coleman says documents show he didn't know about hospital rot
The former Health Minister says documents show he was not warned about rotting buildings at Middlemore Hospital in South Auckland.