New ZealandWoman's epidural came out during 'distressing' birth, needed blood transfusions and surgeryThe woman suffered a postpartum haemorrhage caused by retained placental tissue.22 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandInjured teen's five teeth stored in milk, but dental staff didn't see reimplantation as urgentThe long-term prognosis for the 14yo's teeth was 'seriously jeopardised' by the delay.15 Sep 02:00 AM
LifestyleMisread smear test: Real estate agent’s cancer diagnosis delayed by a yearAt least two official investigations are underway into Shauna Dougherty's case. 14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Woman died after breathing tube inserted into food pipe during surgery 01 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan on blood thinners dies from brain bleed after pharmacist failed to properly manage medication25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandElderly man died after suffering heart attack, bleeding during surgery he didn't consent to18 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 cancerHDC: 'The responsibility for the deficiencies in care lay with Health NZ.'11 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant painThe doctor overlooked a crucial ultrasound finding before removing part of her thyroid. 28 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandFamily didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complicationsHDC: A significant number of changes have been made to the health sector since the death.28 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'They burned me': Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic'Our clinic has never experienced an incident of this nature,' the clinic director said.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video'It is clear from the video recording that (the worker) taunted and threatened Ms A'.07 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delaysSome amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.02 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
