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Nigel Murray 'abused his position' - former Waikato DHB CEO
Former Waikato DHB Nigel Murray abused his power by spending more than $200,000 in three years on travel, and it's staggering the board's chairman says he didn't know the extent of it, Craig Climo… Video, Audio
Murray spent 140k on travel at Canadian health authority
John Campbell looks into disgraced former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray's background, including his time as the head of a Canadian health authority, and how much he spent on travel while there. Audio
NZ doctors under pressure like never before - ASMS head
Medical heads of departments working for Counties Manukau DHB say there is a chronic shortage of staff. They responded to a survey by ASMS saying they need 45 more senior specialists. Video, Audio
DHB in desperate need of more money, staff and resources
The Counties Manukau District Health Board “urgently” needs more funding, staff and resources, and patient safety is potentially being put at risk in the meantime, the dhb’s CEO says. Video, Audio
Health Minister 'flippantly dismissing real problem' at hospitals
Jonathan Coleman says patients with minor problems are clogging up hospitals, but studies and experts don't back him up. Audio
DHBs forecasting budget blowouts
District health boards throughout the country are predicting massive deficits for the year ahead. The Ministry won't disclose the total amount, but Checkpoint understands it's much higher than the… Video, Audio
Mounting anger from DHBs towards Health Ministry
There's widespread anger from District Health Boards over the Health Ministry's performance and the budget funds blunder. Audio
DHBS discuss doctors dispute
District health boards are to meet today as they decide their next step in a bitter row with junior doctors over rosters. Audio
Public hospital Doctors strike - but DHBs "mystified"
As resident doctors around the country announce strike action over working conditions, the DHBs they work for say they're mystified by the union's claims and have tried to fix the issues. Alex Ashton… Audio
Compass contract savings could fall $160m
The savings from a controversial nationwide hospital meals contract could fall from $190 million to $30m, because only six DHBs have signed up. Health minister Jonathan Coleman speaks to Checkpoint. Audio
Maori health providers scrutinised more closely
Māori health advocates suspect Māori health providers are subjected to more rigourous criteria than DHBs, despite assurance from the Ministry of Health that this isn't the case. Audio
Hospitals under fire in new report
Several hospitals have been accused of carrying out cruel and punishing practices on elderly and mentally ill patients in new reports released today. Audio
ACC to fund injury prevention programmes
A multi-million-dollar campaign has been launched to help prevent older people from falling over and injuring themselves. Audio
Auditor General concerned about DHB asset management
The Auditor General's office says some DHBs are not renewing or replacing assets such as buildings and clinical equipment over time. Audio
Senior doctors feel they can't take sick leave
For the first time, a nationwide study has looked at how many senior doctors are going to work despite being sick. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists asked senior doctors and dentists at… Audio
Leaked documents reveal proposed DHB shake up
There are plans afoot to shift the balance of power on District Health Boards away from elected members. The proposal, contained in documents leaked to Radio New Zealand, suggests reducing the total… Audio
Labour calls proposed DHB shake up "sneaky"
The Government appears to be planning to overhaul the way District Health Boards are governed. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman, and Labour's health spokesperson Annette King comment. Audio
A change in the way DHBs are managed could be on the cards
Documents leaked to Radio New Zealand show the Government is planning to overhaul the way District Health Boards are governed. It's part of a series of reviews of the health sector put in place when… Audio
Government planning overhaul to DHB governance
A leaked document shows the Government is planning an overhaul of the governance of District Health Boards. The proposal would remove the control of DHBs from elected representatives. Audio
Child health expert slams future plan for rheumatic fever
A leading expert in rheumatic fever says a government plan to shift funding and responsibility for preventing the disease to health boards is deeply worrying. Audio
