New ZealandMidwife missed two scans: Couple left to terminate pregnancy at 25 weeksThe HDC decision comes at least two years after the tragic loss.21 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandBaby death: Mum traumatised after newborn boy drops on hospital floorA mum was told she wasn't giving birth. Then her precious baby fell to the hospital floor.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wholly unacceptable': Nurse assaults man with intellectual disabilityHealth and Disability Commissioner slams nurse for assaulting disabled man.14 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandMultiple failures in care found after woman died from bacterial skin infection'I can see nothing but the pain and hurt in my family,' distraught daughter says.31 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandDental disaster: Nearly 2000 patients in limbo as firm collapsesA parent dental company has gone under, leaving 1661 patients owed a total of $770,000.29 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandSubstandard care: Elderly woman dies at rest homeStaff unable to explain why the woman had multiple fractures to her shoulder and legs.24 May 05:56 PM
New ZealandSeven-year fight: Couple win apology after baby's death"Finally, we feel heard and understood," couple tell of 7-year fight with health watchdog.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan suffers two amputations after medics failed to take sock off when assessing himThe elderly man had earlier been able to do 50 sit-ups. Now he needs constant care.17 May 04:29 AM
New ZealandUndignified: Woman with quadriplegia, unable to talk suffers urine blister burnsThe woman's continence product leaked and left severe urine burns to both thighs.10 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandCounsellor exploits female client for financial gain, HDC investigation findsThe woman told the counsellor that she was stressed she couldn't find a place to live.10 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandElderly man paralysed with dementia died after rest home failuresDaughter says mum was ignored when she tried to talk to staff about problems.03 May 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate relationship': Counsellor gets intimate with sexually abused prisonerThey exchanged 56 intimate phone conversations. She also sent him gifts and money.03 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dies from sepsis following poor care by rest homeRest home's incompetence meant the woman suffered in her final days.19 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouple's pregnancy shattered by clinic's failuresExciting moment turned into a stressful and concerning time for couple.19 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely unfortunate': Woman's uterus removed after botched 'routine procedure'A woman has suffered an extremely unfortunate outcome as a result botched procedure.12 Apr 02:07 AM
New Zealand'He thinks we're evil': Parents obtain court order to stop disabled son pursuing US romanceThe parents have filed a Health and Disability Commissioner's complaint.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB and rest home failed elderly stroke victim: HDC investigationThe wife had been unaware her husband had suffered a stroke was until she visited him.22 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandMan overdoses at pharmacy - then allowed to driveThe man took pills that were seven times more than his usual dose.22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandNurse who stole from patients faces fresh investigation'We were totally shocked' - nurse's boss.18 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandAmbiguous discharge notes linked to woman's strokeWoman stopped taking medication to reduce her risk of stroke after hospital stay.15 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandPregnancies terminated after GP prescribes harmful medication'I should have been protected, I should have been safe,' woman told the HDC.15 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Baby girl lost after multiple failures by DHBWhānau will never 'get over' the death of their baby girl, family spokesperson says.08 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandRest home heart attack failures: Nurse berated son who called ambulanceSon praises his mother's fighting legacy, after rest home failures trigger reform.04 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandTragic toddler death: DHB told to apologise to parents for failures of care'Each day which passes by is a constant reminder of our beautiful boy,' says grieving dad.22 Feb 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpera singer, mum, former coroner - who is new health and disability commissioner?"It was hard not to be affected by it," new health boss speaks on White Island tragedy.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum loses newborn baby after 'missed opportunities' in pregnancy care'The pain in my abdomen was excruciating and all I could do was sob,' grieving mum says.14 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Mum's life changed forever': Woman paralysed after surgeon's errorThe Medical Council of New Zealand will decide if the surgeon is still fit to practice.23 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Little compassion or empathy': Resthome resident left on ground after fallDamning report finds rest home resident was left on the ground for seven minutes.17 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandBaby will be paralysed after multiple failures by DHBHDC found no action was taken after a critical complication was revealed during a scan.09 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandMum distraught after blind teen son left at bus stop alone by support worker"My son was left in a potentially life threatening situation," boy's mum pleads.19 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Seriously inadequate': DHB slammed after woman died waiting for urgent careThree years after the tragic death, the decision of a HDC investigation has been made.18 Oct 11:48 PM
New ZealandWoman put in ICU after failures by dentist during wisdom teeth opShe developed a painful mouth and "was finding it difficult to eat or open her mouth".12 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMum dies after GP's 'dangerous' medication prescriptionA mum with a history of depression died after her GP over-prescribed her medication.12 Oct 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Still traumatised by the surgery': Swab left inside Auckland patient for a monthThe mistake cost the woman unnecessary harm and significantly impacted her recovery.05 Oct 01:00 AM
