New Zealand'PPE breach' blamed for Christchurch healthcare workers catching virusDamp and unchanged personal PPE likely to blame for three workers getting Covid-19.22 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandWellington healthcare workers test negative for Covid-1979 staff were swabbed after coming into contact with a nurse infected with the virus.21 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandDamp masks likely to have 'increased risk of exposure' to virus for healthcare workers"It is believed damp masks may be the source of the breach."21 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandNZ's second Covid-19 death: Origin of Chch rest home cluster remains a mysteryThe number of confirmed and probable cases at Rosewood has risen to 28.10 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandNZ's second Covid-19 death: What we know about the outbreak at Chch rest homeA Chch woman in her 90s has died of coronavirus.10 Apr 01:39 AM
New ZealandNZ's second coronavirus-related death; 44 new casesThe woman, in her 90s, died at Burwood Hospital in Christchurch.10 Apr 01:23 AM
New ZealandCanterbury's low rate of Covid-19 testing revealedMOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country09 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Chch rest home cluster - residents moved to hospitalAmbulances seen at Rosewood Rest Home and Hospitals in Christchurch.05 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandC-sections 'double-checked' to try to free up hospital spaceAuckland DHB prepares for potential influx of coronavirus cases.02 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 'Testing woefully inadequate' as criteria widenedMore people can get tested under new criteria, but doctor says it's still not enough.02 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOver 30 ICU beds fast-tracked at Christchurch HospitalThe MoH is bumping up bed numbers at Christchurch Hospital's new Hagley building.31 Mar 09:27 AM
New ZealandChristchurch compost company confirmed as Covid-19 clusterEight coronavirus cases confirmed at Living Earth compost firm in Christchurch.31 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandGolden Princess passenger tests negative for virusThe cruise ship ban was an 'unprecedented event'.16 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Inside a negative pressure isolation roomThe handling of a 2015 suspected Ebola case reveals how such facilities can be used.29 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandPyjamas-clad hospital patient dumped by DHB in bus shelter, dies days laterMore than six years after Neil David Jones' tragic death, Canterbury DHB found in breach.10 Feb 04:43 PM
New ZealandWhite Island: Inside a burns unit"You are prepared. But when it does happen you still can't quite believe it."11 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandAutistic boy, 5, murder case: Stepfather's violent threats and agencies' failuresJames Roberts died before he could be tried for murder of 5-year-old Leon Jayet-Cole.05 Nov 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Missed opportunity' leads to tragic lung cancer deathHDC find South Canterbury DHB and Pacific Radiology in breach for failing patient.04 Nov 05:08 AM
New ZealandStrokes missed: Commissioner finds hospital failed sick woman"This case demonstrates the significance of the patient's voice," commissioner tells.16 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern speaks six months on from mosque attacksPrime Minister announced funding boost as city marks six months on from attacks.13 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandGirl suffers critical head injuries skiing at Mt HuttA child and a man were seriously injured at the weekend on the Canterbury slopes.03 Sep 07:26 AM
New Zealand'$1m fraud' at Canterbury DHB: Money used for gamblingTotal disputed but SFO says it amounts to $1m over five years.29 Aug 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospitals overflowing: Patients kept for hours in ambulancesEDs at crisis point: "Dangerous" practice puts patients at extreme risk.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Money down the drain': Medication failures costing $280 millionEach year hundreds turn up to ED after being wrongly prescribed medication by a doctor.22 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandBaby returns home to Canterbury with measles caught in AucklandThe infant, holidaying in the city with family, is too young for first MMR dose.25 Jul 09:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSo regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTreating terror victims: Mosque shooting medical costs top $6mCDHB boss calls hospital's March 15 response "extraordinary"22 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandChristchurch gas explosion: Dad on life supportVictim fighting for his life as expert investigators probe just what sparked giant blast.20 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandFemale guard punched in nose at Waikato HospitalAn agitated patient broke the guard's nose while trying to leave the hospital.20 Jun 02:42 AM
New Zealand'It's a wonder there were any survivors': Teen critically hurt in Chch crashA 19-year-old passenger was trapped when the car flipped.15 Jun 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristchurch mosque attack: How did hospital cope?"We would've expected more people not to survive."15 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandMum claims hospital's breastfeeding policy 'unfair'Mum claims she was 'punished' for not breastfeeding her child while he was in hospital.12 Jun 02:24 AM
New ZealandLegionnaires death; 14 months on, the grieving continues for Auckland widowNew research has discovered legionella misdiagnosed as pneumonia in 2/3rds of cases.10 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandFourth hospital security guard attacked this year"Directly employed security seems to be the model to look at for DHBs," union E tū says.10 Jun 03:35 AM
