Articles by Isaac Davison and Nicholas Jones
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National
ACC taxi troubles force injured retiree to hobble, hitch-hike to appointment
Friday, 10 May 2024, 7:50AMA retiree recovering from leg surgery hobbled in pain down a gravel road and hitch-hiked to a crucial medical appointment...
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National
ACC cutting 390 jobs - nearly 10 percent of workforce
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 2:02PMThe Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) says it will disestablish 390 roles as part of a cost-saving drive - nearly 10...
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National
‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 9:53AMClinical psychologist Glenda Graham suffered delays in treatment for her endometrial cancer before her death in October 2020. Health...
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National
Preliminary figures suggest some Auckland regions set to lose more bins than others
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 10:20PMWhen it comes to the distribution of rubbish bins, not all parts of Auckland are equal. Preliminary figures released under...
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National
Sweeping change considered by health watchdog
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:54PMThe country’s health watchdog, the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC), has floated big changes to how it operates,...
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National
Disability ministry’s problems revealed in confidential memo
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:10AMAs the Government prepares a review of the troubled Ministry of Disabled People, a confidential memo reveals its many flaws. Whaikaha...
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National
‘I feel the bones grating’: Man left in agony as surgeries delayed
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 9:20AMWait-list delays for some elective surgeries and first specialist appointments are among the worst in decades, with the health...
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National
University of Auckland taken to ERA by ‘Plan B’ academic Simon Thornley
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 10:13AMAlready facing a potentially significant court decision on academic freedom, the University of Auckland is now involved in...
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National
Pharmac proposes to fund new blood cancer multiple myeloma drug pomalidomide
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 7:38PMPatient groups have welcomed Pharmac’s proposal to fund a new drug for the blood cancer multiple myeloma, and hope a breakthrough...
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National
‘Frankly a disgrace’: ACC taxi service for injured sees surge in complaints
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 7:33AM* The Accident Compensation Corporation now spends $35m a year on taxis for injured clients - as the number of complaints...
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National
Brian Tamaki voices support for man accused of vandalising K Road crossing
Monday, 15 April 2024, 9:16AMAn Auckland man married to Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s granddaughter has pleaded guilty to vandalising the rainbow...
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National
One arrested after Gisborne brawl deaths at 21st birthday, gang members involved
Sunday, 24 March 2024, 2:29PMPolice have spoken to media this afternoon about the investigation into a mass brawl last night that left two people dead...
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National
Another major health group wants ban on engineered stone in thousands of Kiwi homes
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:57PMAnother major health group has called on the Government to follow Australia’s lead and ban the popular benchtop material...
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Politics
Luxon says he won't change cap on age limits for public roles
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 3:48PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding steadfast to the 50-year-old law which sets maximum ages for some public roles...
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Crime
Pedestrian killed in Papatoetoe hit-and-run was 14-year-old boy
Monday, 11 March 2024, 2:40PMA pedestrian killed after being struck in a hit-and-run in Papatoetoe on Friday night was a 14-year-old boy. The boy was...
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National
‘Not children’s toys’: Trauma surgeons call for stricter rules on deadly air rifles
Friday, 8 March 2024, 11:56AMTwo Auckland trauma surgeons began an investigation after treating patients who had been shot in gang-related violence. Their...
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Politics
Māori Health Authority to close in June after Government introduces repeal bill
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 2:13PMThe dismantling of the Māori Health Authority is under way after the Government introduced a law change today to scrap the...
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National
Swimmer suffers heart attack off Maraetai Beach - why the symptoms shocked her
Saturday, 24 February 2024, 9:15AMRaewyn Shaw survived a major heart attack, and is collecting for the Heart Foundation during its annual Big Heart Appeal...
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Sport
Rugby club grieves second death of a young player in two years
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 3:09PMThe family of a young Hawke’s Bay man say they were “shattered into a thousand pieces” by his sudden death in a car crash. Caleb...
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National
Desperate Pharmac plea from family selling cans for unfunded cancer drugs
Saturday, 10 February 2024, 9:13AMMultiple myeloma, a common blood cancer, is incurable, but can be survived for years with the right treatment and medicines,...
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National
Prostate cancer patient dies after test results missed by GPs
Monday, 5 February 2024, 2:35PMA patient died from prostate cancer after his GP clinic failed to notice abnormal tests on five occasions. Aged Care Commissioner...
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Health
Prostate cancer patient dies after test results missed by GPs on multiple occasions
Monday, 5 February 2024, 2:23PMA patient died from prostate cancer after his GP clinic failed to notice abnormal tests on five occasions. Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn...
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National
Clear the air: Govt ministers asked to disclose tobacco industry links
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 7:06AMGovernment ministers are being asked to disclose any links to tobacco companies by public health researchers who claim their...
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National
New research shows which families are most at risk of cot death
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 1:00PMPacific babies are still dying in their beds at much higher rates than any ethnicity other than Māori. New research shows...