PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMental health crisis: 'We're at a point where we need ... a clear plan of action'There are big hopes for the Government's mental health inquiry response and the Budget.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I've forgotten what it is like to feel well'Dunedin woman with rare disease blogs about her journey to raise awareness.18 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandCorrections failed prisoner on medicationsReport recommended Corrections conduct audits and employ additional health staff.13 May 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Why did he die?': Doctors busy or absent when C-section neededMartin Walters is waiting for answers over the death of his baby son at Waikato Hospital.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandToddler death: DHB apologises to family, staff 'deeply affected'"This was a tragic situation ... such tragedies impact us deeply."08 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandProstate cancer test fail: GP must apologiseAbout 20 months after the initial tests, the patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer.06 May 09:24 AM
New ZealandToddler death: Three doctors ignored suspected abuseA health board was too slow to pick up signs of abuse, an investigation has found.06 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandDoctor's inaction delayed cancer diagnosisGP who didn't examine a patient may have delayed her diagnosis of bowel cancer.29 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The system is broken': Fix rest homes says criticA man whose elderly mother died after living in a rest home says the problem is systemic.24 Apr 06:14 AM
New ZealandMan dies after falling in hole on Newmarket's BroadwayBruce Steedman's widow is now seeking legal advice after the tragic death.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLymphoma sufferer died in hospital after receiving inadequate careCCDHB did not undertake a full assessment or monitor her changing condition accurately.15 Apr 02:39 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Toddler left brain damaged after choking on apple at daycareNeihana Renata's family say their son's tragic choking incident has to spark change.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They thought I was a junkie shopping for drugs'Man says issue not losing his kidney, but how he was treated and his complaint handled.02 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQ&A: 'Medical manslaughter' a growing worryDr Jenny Vaughan has been visiting NZ to talk about "medical manslaughter". What is it?02 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandPatient in agony for 12 days after botched surgery sews colon shut'I should have been listened to,' says patient after complaint upheld.20 Mar 02:17 AM
New ZealandDisability service at fault after 21-year-old charged for serious incidentsNo risk management plan in place for mental health resident with history of stealing ...11 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandDHB breaches Health Code, resulting in death of premature babyThey failed to treat and assess the woman in a timely manner due to communication issues.04 Mar 04:16 AM
New ZealandBaby dies after DHB's multiple failings in care of mumThe baby was delivered by Caesarean section.18 Feb 01:34 AM
New ZealandMentally unwell woman dies, DHB in breachDHB accepts wrongdoing and promises improvements have been made.11 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandTwo-year-old boy wrongly given three vaccines"It was probably an honest mistake — but had a major impact on our family …."04 Feb 01:39 AM
New Zealand20-year battle: Family carers' pay deal finally settledThe settlement is confidential but it means the families no longer have a court date.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB criticised in investigation after death of cancer patientHealth and Disability Commissioner deemed aspects of care 'suboptimal'.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur fight for mum: Family wants answers after cancer patient bled to deathA super-dose of chemo was supposed to buy more time for Carmen Walker.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBedridden and broken: Mental disorder labels reduce access to careCriminologist with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome offered behaviour therapy by psychiatrist.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedication errors prompts call for nationwide digital systemToday, Commissioner Anthony Hill published a report looking into medication errors11 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandNichola's story: 'You'd never believe this would happen in NZ'Nichola Smith says doctors believe she is making up symptoms despite her EDS diagnosis.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after GP gives her the wrong drugA GP's competence may be reviewed after a patient he gave the wrong drug to died05 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandSpecialist teachers big win for kidsMother of an autistic child believes having more school support will make huge difference.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHDC reviewer accused of conflict of interestRobert Love says an HDC advisor who reviewed his complaint did not disclose a conflict.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving widow sues after not one but two 'stuff-ups'A grieving widow has filed two lawsuits against Hawke's Bay District Health Board.17 Oct 07:06 PM
New ZealandBreach of code following tongue-tie incidentAn eight-day-old baby required medical attention after a midwife cut its frenulum.15 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandOsteopath in breach of code, commissioner findsThe woman had sustained back injuries and sought treatment from an osteopath.08 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandDoctor under fire for cancer diagnosis delayWoman's breast cancer diagnosis delayed six months after doctor failed to make referral08 Oct 02:12 AM
New ZealandRest home in breach of code after elderly man died after assault by fellow residentOther resident was seen kicking the victim in the abdomen while he was on the floor.01 Oct 03:46 AM
