New ZealandThreat of fatal superbug grows worse every yearThe threat of a potentially fatal superbug is growing, and infection control officials cannot see any let-up. 13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMiddlemore staff caught dirty handed by surveyMore than a third of health workers fail to clean their hands every time they should, a snapshot of 10 Middlemore wards indicates.07 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFleas infesting Auckland hospitalsNurses have resorted to wearing human flea collars on their ankles to protect against an infestation of the biting insects at Auckland hospitals, brought in by patients who own pets.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo teeth... life sucks thanks to hospitalA man will have to go without red meat for at least five weeks after his dentures were accidentally thrown in the bin at Middlemore Hospital. 20 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFear of repeat sends demand for anti-flu jabs soaringEpidemic is expected to return, although only five cases have been confirmed so far.26 Apr 04:00 PM
KahuBroadcaster fights for homeBroadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandRest home to close after failing standardsA rest home and hospital for the aged in South Auckland will close next month after it failed to meet standards imposed by health authorities.23 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandFalls major cause of hospital injuriesHospital falls caused more than a quarter of the major "adverse events" listed by DHBs in their latest report on potentially preventable healthcare harm. 30 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHospital restricts visitors due to swine flu riskA south Auckland hospital has reacted to recent swine flu related deaths with strict new measures to curb the virus's spread10 Jul 06:43 AM
