Pay increases for health staff hit DHB budget

NELSON: Nelson Marlborough Health have reported a deficit due to unbudgeted costs associated with pay… read more
DHBs cope well with strike but remain committed to settle

WELLINGTON: DHBs’ spokesman Dr Peter Bramley says contingency plans have worked well to ensure emergency… read more
Meeting on maternity hospital downgrade proposed in Lumsden

LUMSDEN: Work on downgrading the status of Lumsden Maternity Centre continues on Thursday, with the… read more
Taranaki medicinal marijuana company crowdfunder tops $1m

NORMANBY: A Taranaki-based medical marijuana venture has raised more than $1.2 million to kick-start its… read more