NEWS

Violence surge prompts call for hospital guards to have handcuffs

DUNEDIN: Security guards in hospital emergency departments want more powers to deal with rising violence… read more

Nurses ‘afraid to come to work’ at mental health services

CHRISTCHURCH: An inquiry into Canterbury’s Mental Health Services found “significant” problems in the service’s governance,… read more

Hospital issues apology after power outage disrupts surgeries

MELBOURNE: The Alfred Hospital has apologised to three patients and their families after a power… read more

Architectural studio wins approval for 141-home later living scheme

MELBOURNE: The retirement community for over-65s includes a landscaped central square, five villa-style apartment blocks… read more