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Dan Hutchinson 24/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/07/2025

Hospital shut down plan drawn up but not used

Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupō Hospital clinicians include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close.

Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025

TV is the best medicine

Taupō Hospital patients are tuning into the outside world thanks to the donation of 16 new televisions.

Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025

Better care on the way

Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino are in line for better access to emergency and after-hours medical care, says Taupō MP Louise Upston.

Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025

Busy month for Greenlea Rescue

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter carried out 30 life-saving missions across the Central Plateau and Lakes region in April.

Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025

Emergency doctor shares insights

The clinical lead at Taupō Hospital is heading home to the US but has provided an insight into the issues facing the medical sector in New Zealand.

Dan Hutchinson 29/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/04/2025

Taupō Hospital to train rural doctors

Taupō Hospital will be used to train rural doctors, which could help mitigate a chronic staffing shortage.

Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025

Taupō Hospital in crisis

After hours care at risk from staff shortage. There is concern at the dire level of vacancies among full-time permanent senior doctor positions at Taupō Hospital, where gaps remain in the roster for the coming two months.