Waikato Dhb
Waikato Hospital refuses to let woman stay with dying husband
Waikato District Health Board says its policy is to not have family members stay in shared wards, but Hone Harawira says it's a lack of sympathy and cultural awareness. Audio
Nigel Murray's spending 'an affront' to New Zealanders
A major investigation has slammed unauthorised and unjustified spending by the former CEO of the Waikato DHB, and says the board and chair at the time did not provide reasonable oversight of his… Audio
'I wish I never met Nigel Murray' - former DHB chair
Former Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock blames the accounts department for paying disgraced former CEO Nigel Murray's expenses, and says the State Services Commission's investigation doesn't… Video, Audio
Waikato DHB spent $106,000 to hire Nigel Murray
Waikato DHB paid $106,000 to a recruitment agency to hire disgraced former CEO Nigel Murray, despite multiple warnings about him. Audio
Nigel Murray likened to Al Capone
A senior doctor at Waikato Hospital has likened disgraced former DHB chief executive Nigel Murray to the mobster Al Capone, and says he is not in trouble his for his worst crime - hospital… Audio
Nigel Murray's $14m app project under investigation
State Services Commission has launched an investigation into Waikato DHB's purchase of a $14.6m app, which was disgraced former CEO Nigel Murray's pet project.
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Bob Simcock's resignation was 'right decision' - Sue Moroney
Former Labour MP Sue Moroney warned then-Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock about hiring disgraced former CEO Nigel Murray. Mr Simcock resigned yesterday, which Ms Moroney says was the right decision. Video, Audio
Sally Webb steps up after Bob Simcock resigns from Waikato DHB
Sally Webb was the deputy chairperson on the Waikato DHB, but has agreed to chair the board after Bob Simcock resigned. She said Mr Simcock was a "well respected chair", but would not say if he made… Video, Audio
Former Waikato DHB CEO travelled internationally on sick leave
An Audit NZ Review into former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray found he travelled internationally while on sick leave, and went to Australia twice in the same week. DHB member Dave MacPherson joins… Video, Audio
Nigel Murray 'abused his position' - former Waikato DHB CEO
Former Waikato DHB Nigel Murray abused his power by spending more than $200,000 in three years on travel, and it's staggering the board's chairman says he didn't know the extent of it, Craig Climo… Video, Audio
A thank you message from Nigel Murray (sort of)
Former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray felt so little compunction about charging tax payers for fine dining, hotels and travel. He's not speaking to us, but we're sure this is what he'd like to say. Video, Audio
In search of Nigel Murray's glowing referees
The former Waikato DHB chief executive was hired after suddenly quitting a Canadian health authority facing a government-ordered review over finance and overcrowding problems. Audio
Murray spent 140k on travel at Canadian health authority
John Campbell looks into disgraced former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray's background, including his time as the head of a Canadian health authority, and how much he spent on travel while there. Audio
Waikato DHB was warned about overspending CEO
Former Labour MP Sue Moroney warned Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock about Nigel Murray, and she wasn't alone. She talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Mongrel Mob and Waikato DHB join forces for healthcare
Gangs and government departments don't have much history of collaboration, but more than 200 Mongrel Mob members and their families gathered to get checked out by health providers at the WDHB event… Audio
Waikato DHB chair refuses to resign over fomer CEO's $218k bill
Health Minister, David Clark, has directed the State Services Commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dr Nigel Murray's mis-spending. Audio
Waikato DHB CEO resigned - now what?
Nigel Murray had been charged with leading a cost cutting exercise at the DHB - now who will take responsibility for that? Does anyone want to? John Campbell investigates. Audio
Ardern: 'Not good enough' for DHB to discharge grandfather
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says she's appalled the Waikato District Health Board tried to discharge her 85-year-old grandfather just before midnight.
DHB seeks report on overturning smoking ban
The Waikato District Health Board has asked for a staff report on a proposal to overturn a smoking ban in its mental health facilities.
Neighbour: Bremner 'was getting a lot more aggro'
Ross Bremner's mother was increasingly worried about her son's mental health in the weeks before he killed her and two others, a neighbour says.
