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‘RITA’ Telehealth System Brings Specialist Care Closer To Taranaki Patients
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 1:48 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
RITA does not replace clinical judgement, and it is not an AI tool. Local clinicians assess the patient with input from specialist colleagues, while clinical responsibility and decisions about care remain with the local team. More >>
Kaitiaki Support Expanded At Waikato Hospital Emergency Department
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 12:31 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand has reorganised its existing kaitiaki workforce at Waikato Hospital to provide a more consistent presence in ED, replacing limited rotating coverage. More >>
Rural Patients Can Receive More Care Closer To Home As Waikari Nurses Upskill
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 11:39 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
“Building the capability of our rural services is about supporting care locally, when it is appropriate to do so,” says Bernice Marra, Health NZ General Manager of Rural Services for Waitaha Canterbury. More >>
3D-Printed Template Improves Gynaecological Cancer Treatment
Thursday, 5 November 2026, 4:02 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy in which radiation is delivered close to or inside a tumour. This allows clinicians to target the cancer precisely while limiting the effect on nearby healthy tissue. More >>
Audiology Support Makes Hearing Care Easier For Patients And Whānau
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 2:50 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Vivek’s contribution was recognised with the Te Atawhai Tonu Award at the 2026 Allied Health, Scientific and Technical Awards for Waikato district. More >>
New Pathway Helps Make Planned Caesarean Births Calmer For Families
Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 4:28 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The DOSA team has worked closely with Women's Health staff to understand the specific needs of pregnant people and their whānau, including supporting birth preferences and preparing for the arrival of a new baby. More >>
New Regional Service To Support People With Mental Health Challenges Leaving Prison
Monday, 5 October 2026, 11:19 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Health NZ Midland Regional Reintegration Service, Service Lead, Alex Luka says the service aims to ensure people have the right foundations in place to successfully reintegrate into the community. More >>
Health New Zealand Acknowledges Start Of Inquest Into The Death Of Laisa Waka Tunidau
Friday, 11 September 2026, 4:35 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The purpose of the Coronial process is to determine the circumstances that led to Laisa’s death, and we are committed to assisting this process in any way possible. More >>
Specialist Pharmacy Expertise Improving Cancer Care In Taranaki
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 3:21 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Diana works alongside doctors, nurses and cancer nurse specialists to help keep treatment plans on track and support patients through every stage of their cancer journey. More >>
Cancer Care Closer To Home Changing Lives In Taranaki
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 3:21 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Diagnosed on 2 December 2025, Hilary's life changed overnight. Amid the shock and uncertainty, there was one piece of good news. More >>
Health New Zealand Urges Awareness Of Meningococcal Disease Symptoms
Monday, 17 August 2026, 8:59 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Vaccination remains an important way to protect against meningococcal disease. More >>
First Baby Born In Taranaki Base Hospital's New Maternity Ward Makes History
Friday, 31 July 2026, 2:47 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The new maternity ward forms part of the hospital’s new six-storey East Wing Building, Te Rau Mātāpuna o Taranaki, a major investment in healthcare for Taranaki. More >>
Taranaki Base Hospital’s New East Wing Sets Benchmark For Electrification Of Healthcare Facilities In NZ
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 3:53 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Digital building management systems optimise performance in real time, improving energy efficiency and operational outcomes. More >>
24/7 Residential Mental Health Service Begins In Taranaki
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 10:28 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Health NZ Taranaki Mental Health Manager Ross Ekdahl says the expanded service is an important step forward for local mental health care and recovery support. More >>
Te Waipounamu Preparing For Winter
Monday, 4 May 2026, 6:09 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The Winter Plan 2026 focuses on four priority areas: preventing illness, strengthening primary and community care, improving patient flow within hospitals, and supporting safe patient transition home after discharge. More >>
Major Milestone Reached For Waikato’s New Adult Acute Mental Health Facility
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 4:50 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Waikato Group Director of Operations Stephanie Doe says the facility will help give effect to the Government’s commitment to improving access to mental health services. More >>
New Partnership Brings Free Onsite Dental Care To West Coast Tamariki And Rangatahi
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11:53 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Mary Harrington, Health NZ West Coast Operations Manager – Central, says the partnership is helping close long-standing gaps in access to dental care caused by national workforce shortages. More >>
Waikato Hospital Delivering Faster Access To Cancer Treatment
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 1:59 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Hospital capacity has been further strengthened with the appointment of an additional breast cancer surgeon in late 2024, dedicated to supporting treatment delivery, along with a surgical department project focused on improving theatre utilisation. More >>
Health Warning – Unsafe Recreational Water Quality At Otaio River And Waihao River
Monday, 30 March 2026, 5:50 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Other popular swimming sites in South Canterbury may also have high levels of contamination after recent rainfall. People should avoid all rivers, lakes and beaches within 48 hours of significant rain. More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Lake Hood
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 1:20 pm | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Dr Claire Salter, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service, says “the public will be informed if testing shows that concentrations have increased and there is a risk to public health again.” More >>
