Government's target for faster cancer treatment shows more patients are getting seen sooner – but the South Island had the longest wait times for the last six months.
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Mon, Oct 6
2:42
While there are government guidelines for how quickly patients should receive radiation treatment, according to the type of cancer, one doctor said it is not always possible.
Sun, Oct 5
3:40
On Friday Sealord announced plans to make part of its fishing operation seasonal, proposing to cut 59 roles.
Mon, Sep 29
2:19
The Molesworth Rampage was in its second year after raising $68,000 in 2024 for the Nelson Tasman Hospice and Nelson Cancer Society Tasman.
Sun, Sep 28
2:05
Maria Best says the pain down her arms "is like being stung by a thousand bees on the inside".
Tue, Sep 16
2:35
Nelson Hospital boss Lexie O'Shea has been seconded to a new role at Health New Zealand with a top health leader set to replace her.
Wed, Aug 20
The Nelson Provincial Museum has a collection worth $20m but it is housed in a building that leaks when it rains.
Tue, Aug 19
2:32
He is facing a raft of charges including murder and attempted murder, which he has previously pleaded not guilty to.
Fri, Aug 8
1:29
In 2023, then Health Minister Ayesha Verrall announced the points required across the country for patients to get a cataracts operation would be set at 46 for everyone.
Tue, Jul 29
3:01
The announcement comes as Martin Keogh was set to lead a team which would oversee changes at Nelson Hospital, following a scathing review released last week.
Mon, Jul 28
1:34
Some people are being denied elective surgeries that they would qualify for if they lived in a different region.
Sun, Jul 27
3:08
Senior doctors spoke out about the situation saying patients lives were being put at risk due to staffing levels at Nelson Hospital.
Wed, Jul 23
4:42
The senior doctors union and Nurses Union have written to the Health and Disability Commissioner, Public Service Commission and Auditor-General over the issue.
Mon, Jul 14
2:54
GPs say they've seen busy winter periods before and the system is ready to cope.
Wed, Jun 11
2:04
1News has repeatedly asked for an interview with Nelson Hospital's Lexie O'Shea over the last two months.
Thu, Jun 5
People lined up for hours in the cold before sprinting as the gates opened to one of the largest book fairs in the country.
Sun, Jun 1
2:14
The deluge was so large it broke the rain gauges in the area, which means it's unclear exactly how much water fell.
Tue, May 27
1:49
But there's lingering questions about whether the new building, which will be completed in 2029, will have enough beds.
Mon, May 26
3:16
Access to first specialist appointments and elective procedures are among the Government's five health targets.
Sat, Apr 26
Nelson Hospital cardiologist Dr Tammy Pegg is the ninth doctor to speak to 1News about concerns staffing levels are having on patients in the region.
Sat, Apr 19
3:14
It comes after a series of stories from 1News where senior doctors raised concerns about the impact staffing shortages were having on patients.
Sat, Apr 12
3:26
A team of health officials has been sent into Nelson after senior doctors came forward about how staffing levels were impacting patients.
Wed, Apr 9
2:36
Video sent to 1News from over the weekend shows a possible nest of wasps in the ceiling of a room in Ward 10.
Mon, Apr 7
0:29
Staff told 1News they killed around 30 overnight, mainly in the staff areas and patient bathrooms.
Thu, Apr 3
2:51
Dr Perry Turner loves orthopaedic surgery and says he thought he'd retire at Nelson Hospital.
Wed, Apr 2
2:58
