Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.
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The news comes as Victoria's lockdown is extended.
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The initial 1000 spaces run to July 27.
'Massive boost': 370,000 Pfizer vaccine doses arrive in NZ
It is the largest single shipment to date.
Nurse censured after giving baby wrong vaccine
The nurse was censured for the error after an investigation by HDC.
Victoria lockdown to be extended after 13 new cases
The lockdown was set to end at 11.59pm tomorrow.
Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.
Drug used to treat RSV restocked after surge in demand
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Longer needles needed to vaccinate larger people
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Doctor puts AstraZeneca, Pfizer risks into perspective
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Man who had seizure meets stranger who helped him
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About 50 border workers in Gisborne yet to be vaccinated
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Kiwis with autism, ADHD say health response slow and stigmatising
A 1500-strong online petition calls for the Government to reclassify ADHD and autism.
Nurse's small treatable tumour became terminal after delay
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Mental health for new mums: Minister orders 'stocktake'
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Fitness guru earns $500 million in one day
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Nurses lift strike notices after $408m pay offer
Now it is up to union members to decide whether to accept.
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Covid-19: Fishing vessel outbreaks could tarnish NZ industry - leader
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'Fears lives being put at risk' due to mental health wait times
Cases have more than six month wait times for youth in need for mental health support.
Medical researcher urges RSV vaccine progress amid outbreak
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Is Labour funding the Mongrel Mob with drugs programme?
National is attacking Labour's funding on gang rehab. What is really going on?
Quarantine-free travel from Victoria to NZ on hold
The pause comes into force from 1.59am (NZT) on Friday.
Tapping into the brain to help a paralysed man speak
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18 border workers fined $300 for missing routine Covid tests
Fines of $300 have been sent to 18 border workers.
Emergency centre set up in Auckland to cope with St John 'extreme' demand
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