‘Third world diseases in a system on its knees’

Already fearful over austerity measures and the repeal of smokefree legislation, doctors now say patients are dying from ‘third world diseases’. Photo: Lynn Grieveson/Getty Images

Briefly in our political economy of housing, poverty and climate on Friday, May 2:

• Waikato Hospital doctors say patients are dying from ‘third world diseases’ and the health system is “on its knees”.

• Chloe Swarbrick has launched a plan for 40,000 green jobs, with the state buying the Kinleith mill to convert it into a Cross Laminated Timber and biomass plant.

• Patients hit by surgery and appointment delays nationwide yesterday have strongly backed doctors’ pay claims.

• Paul Goldsmith admits budget restraints mean the legal system is “imperfect.”

• Donald Trump decided overnight to fire his national security adviser.

• Polls show Labor is set to retain power in Australia’s general election tomorrow.

The Big Six for Friday, May 2