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RNZ News
4 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Hysteroscopy outpatient service at North Shore Hospital to speed up diagnosis
North Shore Hospital in Auckland. Photo: rafaelbenari/123RF A new outpatient hysteroscopy service at Auckland's North Shore Hospital will help gynaecological patients get a faster diagnosis. Health Minister Simeon Brown said it combines their first specialist assessment (FSA) and diagnostic procedure into a single visit. "This is a practical, patient-focused pathway that means women can get the answers they need sooner, without the stress and delays of multiple appointments or hospital admission," Brown said. A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to look inside the womb (uterus) and at the lining of the womb. A sample (biopsy) of the lining is usually taken as part of a diagnostic hysteroscopy, to look for abnormalities. Patients with symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, irregular periods and infertility might be referred for a hysteroscopy. "Previously, women needing a hysteroscopy would attend an initial specialist appointment and then wait weeks to undergo the procedure in theatre under general anaesthetic." Brown said the new approach removed that delay for women suitable for the treatment. "Now, women needing an uncomplicated hysteroscopy procedure can choose to have both the specialist assessment and the procedure in a single outpatient appointment. "That means fewer hospital visits, less time off work or away from family, and a much more streamlined experience. "For women with a high suspicion of cancer, this pathway can reduce the diagnostic timeline by two to six weeks compared to traditional models. That time could make all the difference." Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER North Shore Hospital expects to deliver around 60 outpatient hysteroscopy clinics over the next 12 months, with approximately 240 procedures. "Every outpatient procedure frees up valuable theatre space and clinical teams for patients who require more complex surgery. That's better for patients, and better for the whole system," Brown said. The new service meant a significant proportion of uncomplicated hysteroscopies that would have otherwise been performed in theatre under anaesthesia can now be done safely as outpatient procedures. "This is part of a regional effort to improve the quality, timeliness, and experience of care for women undergoing investigation for gynaecological cancers. "It will also play an important role in meeting our faster cancer treatment target by speeding up diagnosis and helping women start treatment sooner." The new service followed similar successful models already operating in Auckland, Counties Manukau, and Waikato. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
7 days ago
- RNZ News
Person taken to hospital after reported assault in Auckland suburb of Beach Haven
Photo: ST JOHN NZ A person has been taken to North Shore Hospital after a reported assault in the Auckland suburb of Beach Haven on Wednesday afternoon. St John were notified of an assault incident at 4:21pm on Rangatira Road and Sunnyhaven Avenue. A person was taken to North Shore Hospital in a moderate condition. St John said that an ambulance, a rapid response unit and an operations manager attended. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
1News
08-07-2025
- Business
- 1News
Auckland Council reveals new proposal for Takapuna Golf Course
Construction to turn Takapuna Golf Course into a flood storage wetland is set to begin in 2027, Auckland Council has announced. It has chosen a design concept that could allow for both flood resilience and a nine-hole golf course with a driving range at AF Thomas Park, also known as Takapuna Golf Course. The council said the project aimed to reduce downstream flood flow through Wairau Creek, cutting flood risk to more than 250 homes and three residential care homes in Milford. It would also protect critical infrastructure and access to key facilities such as North Shore Hospital and Westlake Boys' and Girls' High Schools, as well as Eventfinda Stadium. Auckland Council general manager, healthy waters and flood resilience Craig Mcilroy said the project was a response to the 2023 Auckland floods which heavily impacted parts of Auckland's North Shore. ADVERTISEMENT "We heard from the community that they wanted us to move swiftly and decisively while protecting the recreational greenspace they love. This design concept achieves both and we can now progress this important work." If Auckland Council's plan goes ahead, this 10th tee would no longer exist (Source: The project has garnered opposition from golfing bodies and prominent figures in the sport. Insurance companies said using the golf course to prevent flooding may be a necessary sacrifice for golfers. Auckland Council said staff evaluated more than 100 flood mitigation options. The Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsed a business case in April to integrate flood storage with recreational facilities at AF Thomas Park. At the same April meeting, the committee requested that the proposed concept be reviewed alongside an alternative put forward by existing leaseholders of AF Thomas Park, Takapuna Golf Course. It explores whether an 18-hole golf course could be retained on the land while providing the same level of flood storage. Tom Mansell, Auckland Council head of sustainable partnerships (healthy waters & flood resilience) said the golf club's initial proposal, creating a large number of smaller stormwater storage ponds throughout the park, was soon found to be unfeasible due to cost and maintenance requirements. The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including deadly Texas floods, Australian woman attacked by a lion, and Elon Musk's new political party. (Source: 1News) ADVERTISEMENT The council granted the golf course a one-month extension to provide another option. A subsequent design was submitted by the golf club which was a very similar approach, both in land formation and stormwater detention, to the Auckland Council design. "The council has worked closely with Takapuna Golf Course to complete a feasibility assessment of the two proposals. An eight-step technical review ensured both options were evaluated fairly for feasibility, cost-effectiveness as well as addressing environmental considerations," Mansell said. "Both the council proposal and the golf course's revised proposal have similarities in terms of placement and the method of storing stormwater on the site. We're confident in the single design concept that's come out of the feasibility assessment and are ready to move this project forward for our communities." Auckland Council said while the confirmed design concept could allow for a nine-hole golf course and a driving range on the site, how the recreational sport could be incorporated into the park's future use was still to be determined and would be decided by the Kaipātiki Local Board in consultation with the community, mana whenua, and advice from council staff. Consultation with the wider community was planned for later this year on potential recreational activities in the green areas surrounding the new wetland. Any additional costs for sport or recreation come at a cost and were currently unfunded. They would be subject to Long-term Plan and alternative budget availability. A Community Advisory Group has been established for the project, with representatives from local community groups, rōpū Māori, schools, and the local board to provide ongoing input and help guide decisions that reflected local needs and aspirations. ADVERTISEMENT The Wairau flood resilience project is part of the $760 million Making Space for Water programme and aims to make Auckland's infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events. Making Space for Water is co-funded with central government, which will provide 62 percent of the project costs.
1News
08-06-2025
- 1News
'Mum went airborne': Son on alleged hit-and-run that left two injured
An Auckland man is pleading for help to find his missing dog after an alleged hit-and-run in Paremoremo left his mother and her friend injured during a Sunday morning walk. Emergency services were called to Attwood Rd, Paremoremo at around 7.10am on Sunday to reports two pedestrians had been struck by a white ute while they were walking their dogs. St John said it responded with two ambulances and one manager to the scene. "Our crews assessed and treated two patients, one in a serious condition who was transported to Auckland City Hospital, and one in a moderate condition who was transported to North Shore Hospital," a spokesperson said. Sergeant Jason Cleeton said police were working to identify the driver of the vehicle. ADVERTISEMENT "The ute was travelling on Attwood Rd towards Paremoremo Rd. It sustained some damage in the crash, which will likely be noticeable." Mitchell Prouse told 1News it was "just flight mode" when he got the call. "I chucked some shorts and a shirt on and just ran out of the door barefoot; I didn't even think to get the car." The pair, who walked the road with their dogs almost everyday for the past 20 years, had been walking on the white line next to the road when they were hit, he said. "Mum went airborne and landed in a ditch, and Sue in front got hit and thrown to the side. It was shocking when I saw Mum in the ditch, and I thought she was paralysed, and then it was just rage. "The guy left and both of them could have been dead." The 27-year-old said his mother had several broken ribs, a lacerated liver, and lower fractures to her spine. ADVERTISEMENT "It's going to be a road to recovery, I'm counting the blessings right now because it could have been so much worse." Luna, a Huntaway cross. (Source: Mitchell Prouse) Sue's dog was taken to veterinary intensive care with serious injuries, but Prouse family's dog, a Huntaway cross named Luna, was yet to be found. Prouse said the neighbourhood had been "awesome" in helping the search for Luna. "I was away until about 1.30ish, and by the time I got back, there were still people walking the streets." He urged people to contact police if they knew anything. "There's only around 200 houses down here, someone knows where this vehicle came from. If you've left at around 7 in the morning, you either live here or you were here last night." ADVERTISEMENT Anyone with information about the vehicle or its driver, or who witnessed the incident, should contact police on 105.
