Unexpected $13.5m budget blow-out by SDHB

DUNEDIN: Meeting targets for elective surgery, plus the high cost of blood products have resulted… read more

Bed shortage for psychogeriatric patients says report

DUNEDIN: Elderly Dunedin people with mental health issues have been waiting for months to get… read more

Nurses’ union urges members to accept latest offer

WELLINGTON: District Health Boards have made a new pay offer to nurses, and their union… read more

Health Boards warned new home care services need stability

WELLINGTON: Stability and certainty for home care workers and their clients must be central to… read more