New ZealandUnnecessary cancer surgery after X-ray errorsA man who should have been sent to palliative care was operated on instead.14 Mar 02:06 AM
New ZealandDHB failed to flag man's allergy before fatal anaphylactic shock, HDC findsDHB did not flag the potential allergy on the National Medical Warning System.14 Mar 01:00 AM
TravelThe most accessible cities for travellers revealedItaly has the world's most accessible restaurants - but hotels are hard to find.09 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandMan suffered for four months with STI that should have been diagnosed within daysA rural clinic failed a man by not diagnosing his sexually transmitted infection earlier.07 Mar 01:05 AM
New ZealandPerson in wheelchair dies after waiting six hours for St John ambulanceThe tragic case has been passed on to the Coroner by St John.24 Feb 06:07 AM
New ZealandMental health patient told to 'cut this crap out' by psychiatristPsychiatrist used disrespectful, inappropriate and derogatory language with ill people.01 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandPatient left with arthritis after doctor fail'Had greater care been taken to enquire fully her recovery may have been more favourable.'25 Jan 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Justice is lost': Baby dropped on floor, little boy dies after doctor misses blindnessStories of grieving families who feel powerless and stripped of having a voice.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung woman's bowel cancer treatment delayed for years due to GP 'oversight', finds HDCThe woman presented with symptoms for more than two years before she was diagnosed.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandOccupational therapist sends sexy texts, kisses and cuddles client with brain injuryHDC deputy commissioner Vanessa Caldwell said there was a clear breach of the code.29 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPrison psychologist leaves job, dates former inmateFormer psychologist breached code of ethics by dating prisoner.08 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Disabled need transformative changeOPINION: A Ministry for Disabled People should be just the start, writes commissioner.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHutt Valley DHB apologises to teen, family for failure to pick up septic arthritisThe girl's sporting future remains unclear due to the damage caused.01 Nov 01:00 AM
Politics'A new era' - Major overhaul of disability support will see new Ministry for Disabled People'Today's announcements mark a new era for us' - Disability Rights Commissioner29 Oct 01:30 AM
New Zealand'I was devastated': Doctor apologises to family after woman's tragic death'I am deeply appreciative of the thorough review of this case,' doctor says.18 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandNewborn left with brain injury during unplanned home birthAn investigation found a baby was left with a brain injury due to the lack of oxygen flow.04 Oct 02:53 AM
New ZealandDoctor reprimanded after patient's cancer diagnosis delayed by monthsThe patient waited for seven months for an ultrasound.27 Sep 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Rotting skin': Woman dies after rest home delay calling ambulanceRest home delayed calling an ambulance and suggested it was low priority.27 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandWoman with spinal cord injury dismissed as drunk: St John staff censured'I'm lying on my back, one of my hands are numb and one of my legs I can't move.'27 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Lost in the system': Man dies after 'unacceptable' failure by Taranaki DHBTaranaki DHB criticised for losing a late cancer patient's referral.05 Sep 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Make sure they test his eyes' - DHBs reprimanded after newborn left blind'I regard these errors as a serious departure from the expected standard of care.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMidwife censured: Teen mum had to deliver dead baby"We had prepped her room and everything," the woman said.16 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Godawful pain': Dentist file breaks in woman's toothThe woman said she was in more pain then before the treatment.16 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman forced to get liver transplant after DHB failures"I can't even begin to describe the catastrophic impact this has had on her life."09 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No evidence' rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of elderly Timaru manCoroner says no evidence rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of Timaru man.04 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandRetirement village criticised for care given to a man who fell walking his dogThe HDC is reminding retirement villages of its responsibilities to all it residents.02 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandDHB censured: Woman died after delays detecting agonising bowel conditionThe woman died within weeks of visiting the ED in excruciating pain.26 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRest home complaints: Unexplained bruising, leg fractures, bad food and cockroachesClose to 100 rest home complaints have been fully or partially upheld since 2020.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurse censured after giving baby wrong vaccineThe nurse was censured for the error after an investigation by HDC.19 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Emotionally and mentally destroyed': Girl's brain tumour missed for 5 monthsIt happened despite the parents begging doctors to take daughter's symptoms seriously.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandGPS data traps health worker in web of liesThe man was found unconscious on the floor by another support worker, days later.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandSurgeon failure as woman's breast cancer diagnosis delayedThe surgeon did not follow her DHB's protocol when a lump is found on a woman over 35.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandBotch-up: Dermatologist performs surgery on woman's old scar instead of skin cancerShe went in for a routine procedure. Instead, a dermatologist operated on the wrong part.05 Jul 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastated, numb': Grieving mum's plea for accountability over baby's death"My baby died because the medical staff didn't do their jobs properly," Laura Mallin says.03 Jul 05:00 PM
