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

Community housing project to target older women for new build

WELLINGTON: A new build community housing project has been created for the over 50s female… read more