Michael Morrah

Auckland

Investigations Reporter and Pacific Correspondent at Newshub

None at New Zealand Herald

Senior investigative reporter @nzherald. Spearfishing enthusiast. [email protected] [email protected]

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Articles

Watch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDs

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Michael Morrah

Mental health patients are absconding daily from emergency departments because of a lack of community services. Dr Vanessa Thornton and Dr Kate Allan highlight the challenges of managing patients suffering mental distress in overcrowded EDs. Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson and psychiatrist Dr Himan Thabrew call for community-based alternatives and a comprehensive mental health strategy.
Mental health crisis: Patients abscond daily from overwhelmed hospital EDs

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah

Five mental health patients absconded from Middlemore Hospital's emergency department in just over a month during winter 2024. Photo / Jason DordayMental health patients are absconding daily from emergency departments due to a lack of community services.
Stroke and road crash victims being treated in corridors, says ED doctor

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah

Car crash victims and stroke patients are being seen in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s emergency department due to overcrowding and a lack of staff. Dr Sylvia Boys predicts this winter will be busier than last despite the Government’s “record” health investment. Clinicians’ requests for $3.6 million to increase staff at Middlemore ED were declined.
Christchurch ED sees record 400-plus patients daily, raising safety concerns

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Michael Morrah |Chris Knox

Christchurch’s emergency department is seeing over 400 patients a day, raising concerns about safety. Dr Kate Allan says overcrowding and patient harm incidents are occurring nationwide, not just at Middlemore’s ED. Health Minister Simeon Brown highlights funding for urgent care services as part of fix, but emergency doctors and GPs say long-term planning and investment is needed.
Christchurch ED sees record 400-plus patients daily, raising safety concerns

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah |Chris Knox

Christchurch’s emergency department is seeing over 400 patients a day, raising concerns about safety. Dr Kate Allan says overcrowding and patient harm incidents are occurring nationwide, not just at Middlemore’s ED. Health Minister Simeon Brown highlights funding for urgent care services as part of fix, but emergency doctors and GPs say long-term planning and investment is needed.
More than 1500 patients treated in corridors at Middlemore ED in a month amid staff shortages

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Michael Morrah

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More than 1500 patients treated in corridors at Middlemore ED in a month amid staff shortages

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah

A review written by clinicians and obtained by the Herald reveals overcrowding, people wetting themselves, and poor experiences of death at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department due to under-resourcing. Photo / Jason DordayMore than 1500 patients were treated in corridors at Middlemore Hospital’s emergency department in just over a month. A report obtained exclusively by the Herald also highlights 43 separate incidents of patient harm due to delayed care and staff shortages.
GPs criticise Christopher Luxon for ‘unhelpful’ claims on Uber-driving doctors

2 weeks ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Michael Morrah

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has changed his position after saying 100 Uber-driving overseas doctors want to work as GPs. Health New Zealand is seeking interest from overseas doctors to boost the local primary care workforce. Christchurch GP Angus Chambers criticised Luxon‘s comments, highlighting underfunding and retention as the key issues facing general practice.
GPs criticise Christopher Luxon for ‘unhelpful’ claims on Uber-driving doctors

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has changed his position after saying 100 Uber-driving overseas doctors want to work as GPs.Health New Zealand is seeking interest from overseas doctors to boost the local primary care workforce. Christchurch GP Angus Chambers criticised Luxon‘s comments, highlighting underfunding and retention as the key issues facing general practice.
Watch - 'Small change': Lamborghini-driving security boss fined $1000, banned from hiring migrants

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah

S.E.A.L Security director Chetan Kumar was fined $1000 and his company has been banned from recruiting overseas staff. The government agency that oversees the licencing and certification of the security industry found Kumar guilty of misconduct and said there is evidence to support allegations of migrant exploitation. Migrant Workers’ Association president Anu Kaloti criticised the penalty as too lenient and said Immigration New Zealand’s own investigation into the case was taking too long.