Fiona Ellis

Waikato Times

‘The impact will be bigger': UK Med School founder joins Waikato Uni

By: Fiona Ellis

From becoming a doctor to taking the helm at Waikato University's new medical school, Scott Wilkes says much of his life can be explained by a wilting lettuce.

Waikato Times

‘Spiralling out of control': Health workers on short-staffing impact

By: Fiona Ellis

A survey of 126 health workers in Waikato found many reported drawn-out vacancies, describing children in pain and mental health patients at increased risk.

Waikato Times

Battle of the microbes: Viruses offer hope against antibiotic resistance

By: Fiona Ellis

Who would win in a fight, bacteria or viruses? With a bit of engineering to soup them up, a University of Waikato researcher is backing the latter.

Waikato Times

‘We deserve maternal care': Coromandel mum backs midwife petition

By: Fiona Ellis

A Coromandel mum who was airlifted to Waikato Hospital after going into labour two months early says she almost had to give birth on the side of the road.

Waikato Times

A piece of the past: Waikato's unusual medical souvenirs

By: Fiona Ellis

As Waikato residents push through often gruelling medical battles, many are requesting unusual keepsakes of their time in the health system.

Waikato Times

ED wait of 27.5 hours spotlights pressure on Waikato Hospital

By: Fiona Ellis

Strain on Waikato Hospital's emergency department has caused one unlucky patient to wait more than 27 hours to be seen as presentations skyrocket.

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‘Things could have changed': Health NZ apologises for Waikato ED death

By: Fiona Ellis

A man who died in Waikato Hospital's ED may have lived if not for a drawn-out wait, a health system leader has admitted.

Waikato Times

Bold vision: Waikato advocate takes on national role for children

By: Fiona Ellis

New Zealand could lead the world in protecting children and young people if it takes the right steps, the new Children's Commissioner says.

Waikato Times

Nurse-turned-developer boosts accommodation near Waikato Hospital

By: Fiona Ellis

After 15 years of dreaming about it, a Hamilton nurse has put millions on the line to open a motel by city's hospital precinct.

Waikato Times

Brand new, centuries old: Hamilton's Medieval Garden ready to open

By: Fiona Ellis

From crooked tiling to the patina on the 12-metre-tall bell tower, when the public enters Hamilton's Medieval Garden later this month, they will be stepping into a world built to look centuries old.