Christchurch’s emergency department is experiencing over 400 patients daily, raising safety concerns, as reported by Dr. Kate Allan, who notes that overcrowding and patient harm incidents are occurring nationwide. Health Minister Simeon Brown points to funding for urgent care services as a partial solution; however, emergency doctors and GPs emphasize the necessity for long-term planning and investment to address the crisis effectively. The situation echoes previous revelations about Middlemore Hospital’s overcrowded ED, where over 1500 patients were treated in corridors within 36 days.
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Thousands of over-65s earn more than $200,000 – should they get NZ Super?
More than 9,000 individuals over 65 earn over $200,000 annually, with an additional 33,000 earning between $100,000 and $200,000, prompting the Retirement Commissioner to question their eligibility for NZ Super. The 2023 Census revealed an increase in workforce participation among those aged 65 and older, rising to just over 24%, with the most significant growth in the 70 to 74 age group. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some older people are earning a...
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