New ZealandStudy finds trauma service at Christchurch Hospital made no impact in its first yearThe trauma service had limited operating hours and poor staffing.14 Aug 06:40 PM
New ZealandCalls for safety 'before somebody dies' after attack on second Christchurch Hospital workerThe incident comes days after a 'violent attack' on a hospital staff member. 28 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital staff affected by toxic fumes rise to 84Industrial chemicals from painting at the nearby hospital tower was accidentally vented.04 Nov 11:43 PM
PremiumNew ZealandThe accidental Kiwi gardener and the rare flower that blooms once in a lifetime02 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their language15 Oct 05:28 PM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/C14 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandRetired woman left with one leg shorter after hip surgery, takes on ACC alone27 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice are investigating a gang-on-gang assault at Christchurch Hospital emergency department24 Jan 09:24 PM
New Zealand‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviews21 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandContagious patient's $62 Uber ride home: Hospital said no to free taxiAn RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.22 Jun 10:42 PM
New Zealand‘Life on hold’: Surgery delays leave woman on liquid diet for a yearHospital admission for stomach pain has spiraled into 12 months of devastating delays.23 Mar 09:09 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob ‘take over’ Christchurch Hospital ICU, visiting mother claimsPolice said they were responding to a family harm incident at the hospital.16 Dec 06:29 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: When it comes to mental health, the Government is failing usDelay in the decision on future of Hillmorton in-patient mental health unit.22 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandHostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.18 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandHospital patients left without flushing toiletsThe water at Princess Margaret Hospital was switched off on Tuesday for pipe repairs.16 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after allegedly waiting three hours to be seen in overcrowded EDChristchurch Hospital's ED had double the number of patients it was resourced for.25 Oct 09:01 AM
New ZealandPatient dies after leaving 'very busy' Christchurch Hospital emergency departmentCanterbury's chief medical officer confirmed wait times in ER "were longer than usual".22 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandSurgeons forced to cancel operations as pressures hit capacityOperations are outsourced to private hospitals, although they too face tough decisions.21 Aug 06:56 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldOpinion: Sockburn killing - The buck stops with you, ministerThe man accused of killing Laisa Waka Tunidau in random attack was in mental health care.01 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandChildren's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff departMental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Hospital defers surgery as occupancy tops 112%Situation made worse by high levels of staff sickness.31 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland hospital 'imploding': Patient with typhoid fever slept in car due to lack of bedsHospitals around NZ are being hit by a perfect storm of issues.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeismic risk assessments exposing widespread shaky hospital issueHutt Hospital is one of many medical facilities deemed at risk of a seismic event.19 May 11:12 PM
New Zealand10,000 allied health workers walk off the jobToday's strike comes after more than 18 months of negotiations.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city"It hits you right in the face."15 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandSurgeries, clinics on hold as thousands of health workers prepare to strike10,000 Allied Health workers are walking off the job for 24 hours tomorrow.14 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandFurther court action possible for 'shocking' landlords ordered to pay 'vulnerable' tenants $38,000MBIE considers further legal action in 'shocking' case of RTA-breaching Chch landlords.06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Hospital staff punched, spat on, sworn at and sexually harassedPatients taking their frustration out on the very people they have asked for help.05 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I don't want to live my life in pain': Why Aleisha had a hysterectomy at age 22"I didn't feel believed and felt like doctors thought I was over-exaggerating."04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix dead, 5656 Covid cases today - new variant discovered in NZCase numbers are starting to plateau, except in the West Coast and South Canterbury.01 May 01:17 AM
New Zealand23 Covid deaths, 9830 cases as Omicron wave continues in SouthYesterday there were 6380 new cases in the community.27 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandUnlawful: Homeless and mentally unwell man locked up for longer than law allowedVictims and defendants are suffering the consequences of delays in mental health reports.25 Apr 05:00 PM
