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Christchurch stadium costs don't add up, economists say
Questions are being asked about the viability of Christchurch's proposed covered stadium as new figures reveal it could cost $450m in its first 25 years - $1.5m a month. As our reporter Timothy Brown… Audio
Ombudsman tells DHBs to release surgical data
Five district health boards have been told to release information about the number and types of operations performed by individual surgeons. But they won't say whether any of those surgeons have… Audio
Govt health stats confirm pressure on waiting lists
The Health Minister, Dr Jonathon Coleman, is defending the number of patients being seen and treated by specialists. Audio
Health Minister responds to concerns over waiting lists
The Minister of Health, Jonathan Coleman, has been listening to that. Audio
Thousands of patients missing out on operations
More than 7 thousand patients missed out on getting operations in three months last year despite their doctors referring them to a specialist. Audio