New ZealandDHB apologises to man who went blind in one eyeComplaint over loss of sight in right eye ends in breach finding against Southern DHB.06 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandBreast cancer surgery delay costs patient $15,000Breast cancer diagnosis on day lockdown start forces woman into costly private surgery.23 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandWhat health care can you expect under alert level 3?GPs given the green light to open, dentists to do urgent surgeries.23 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandHDC assesses 50 complaints over Covid-19Access to specialist treatment, cancelled procedures, visiting patients, among complaints.22 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandHealth watchdog's warning: Ordinary patients slipping through Covid-19 cracksLetter from HDC to Health Minister raises concerns for normal healthcare during pandemic.22 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandHamilton council CEO does U-turn on pay cutRichard Briggs bows to public pressure and gives up 20 per cent of his pay packet.17 Apr 03:56 AM
New ZealandTop public health officials give 20 per cent pay to charityGovernor-General, health watchdogs to donate 20 per cent of their pay to charity.15 Apr 11:46 PM
New ZealandTop watchdog to inspect rest homes after coronavirus deaths'I have to act now because several aged care facilities now have clusters of the disease.'15 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandHealth watchdog finds multiple failures at Waikato DHB hospitalThe hospital should never have carried out the surgery as it wasn't properly equipped.07 Apr 07:33 PM
New ZealandSurgeon goes on 2-week break before telling patient of eye transplant complicationAfter surgery the 41-year-old female patient's distorted vision did not improve.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New Zealand'People are continuing to die' - families want investigationSuicide-bereaved whānau want external investigation of Waikato mental health facility.02 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandMidwife left newborn struggling to breathe for two hoursHDC criticises decision, says baby should never have been without medical supervision.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandRest home slammed after maggots found in dying man's woundsThe man's care was "unacceptable", he suffered unnecessarily, HDC tells.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWheelchair-using teen 'humiliated' at Elton concertThe venue operator admits the experience was "completely unacceptable".20 Feb 07:35 AM
New ZealandPyjamas-clad hospital patient dumped by DHB in bus shelter, dies days laterMore than six years after Neil David Jones' tragic death, Canterbury DHB found in breach.10 Feb 04:43 PM
New Zealand'My daughter should still be alive': Hospital censured over young woman's death"I believe these small details, were either omitted, ignored or not taken seriously."10 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The heart-breaking experiences of mothers with ME"My little boy he just... It was really hard." Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandMan with bipolar rushed to hospital after failures by six doctorsMan's deteriorating renal function continuously missed over a two-year period.07 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandMan dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.06 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandAutistic man sexually assaulted but service caring for him did nothingStaff failed to keep the man safe and "had many opportunities arose to do so", HDC finds.06 Feb 09:35 PM
New Zealand$9.4m for Hutt maternity services 'not a magic bullet'The money will go towards improving the Hutt's maternity services and facilities.29 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandNurse receives no punishment in professional conduct investigationNurse was investigated for two instances of sedating children in a hospital ED.16 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandHospital accused of allowing gynaecological exams without consentClaims doctors performed surgeries on women under anaesthetic without their consent.04 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Complaints resolution challenging' - 133 leave HDCNo PGs at Health and Disability Commissioner's office despite 133 departures since 2012.14 Nov 11:50 PM
New ZealandSurgeon left gauze swab inside patientFour days after op woman began to feel 'extremely unwell', leading to swab's discovery.11 Nov 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Missed opportunity' leads to tragic lung cancer deathHDC find South Canterbury DHB and Pacific Radiology in breach for failing patient.04 Nov 05:08 AM
New ZealandHorror surgery: Man's leg catches fireAs a result, he underwent the removal of damaged tissue, and skin grafting.04 Nov 02:41 AM
New Zealand'It means there is hope': The girl doctors said should be allowed to die, goes to schoolAlmost totally paralysed girl who doctors said should be allowed to die is off to school.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We're sorry' doesn't cut it when you need surgeryHer treatment was botched by Southern District Health Board, as were her complaint.22 Oct 05:02 PM
Aged careRest home case: 'You can game system'The report was called "astonishing" and "deeply flawed".21 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandNelson Marlborough DHB apologises for poor care given to woman after bowel surgeryHDC finds care given to woman who died after bowel surgery should have been better.14 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandAuckland doctor accused of rape can still practiceMedical Council of New Zealand hamstrung by doctors appealing action through the courts.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHalberg Games kick off in Auckland with a splash148 physically disabled and visually impaired athletes travelled from across the country.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHDC process needs investigating, complainant saysInvestigation into elderly woman's rest home care flawed, needs action, says son.10 Oct 10:30 PM
