New ZealandBaby's death from sepsis highlights missed care opportunities - reportParents raised concerns about his breathing but were told it was mucus.25 Aug 07:43 AM
New ZealandMan on blood thinners dies from brain bleed after pharmacist failed to properly manage medicationA pharmacist decided to manage the blood thinner dosage, without consulting the man's GP.25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandElderly man died after suffering heart attack, bleeding during surgery he didn't consent toOne of his surgeons was inexperienced, the other didn't even work at the hospital.18 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoman says she was left with collapsing nostril after being 'upsold' unnecessary surgery11 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Deficiencies in care': Man died after a series of missed opportunities to diagnose cancer11 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant pain28 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandFamily didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complications28 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'They burned me': Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video07 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheekMore complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.30 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandElisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this yearMiles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.29 Jun 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answersInquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.27 Jun 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan's death after surgery: Private hospital changes policy over prescribing alcoholThe late TV producer's fiancée claims prescription “far out of touch with best practice”.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleepingMusic played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.23 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Covered in faeces': Harrowing findings at Geraldine rest homeThe HDC found widespread care failures at McKenzie Healthcare.26 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Minimal attention': GP oversight blamed for missed prostate cancer diagnosisThe clinic's recall system failed between 2014 and 2018 due to changes. 19 May 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations. 17 May 05:00 PM
Healthcare'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled outThe dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.12 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lost the life I had': Woman wants accountability after being left partially paralysed Tracy Jarman ended up in a wheelchair after an operation on her spine in 2021. 10 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandHospital's standard of care fell short: Baby stillborn after high-risk mum had three bleedsThe HDC is critical about some aspects of the woman's care at Auckland Hospital.05 May 03:30 AM
New Zealand'We could have saved my mum's life': Family's complaint after delayed cancer diagnosisA woman's ultrasound of a pelvic mass was delayed by six months due to a clerical error.05 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancyThe non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgeryThe boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandFamily of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassionThe little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFuneral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrowThe family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.10 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgeryInvestigations have been launched by police and Health NZ.08 Apr 08:12 PM
New Zealand‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.07 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: From bone cancer to running with a bladeKerikeri teen Annabel Knight – from bone cancer to running with a blade. Video / Corey FlemingWatch06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patientBut William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.03 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'24 Mar 02:24 AM
