New Zealand'Nobody cared at all': Woman forced to give birth alone to stillborn child speaksThe woman, who had no medical help, is still suffering from PTSD six months on.24 Sep 09:06 PM
New ZealandHDC: 'It's a disciplinary matter'Examinations without consent are a disciplinary matter, says health commissioner.21 Sep 12:38 AM
New ZealandPhysio breaks code with client relationshipDeputy Health and Disability Commissioner Meenal Duggal looking into the matter.17 Sep 11:14 AM
New ZealandTrapped: Confined in home by broken wheelchair lift'Mostly you want to give up - but you can't because that's not achieving anything.'25 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandOtago woman's cancer now terminal after errorOtago woman regarded as a "time waster" by doctors is now dying from cancer.24 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandDoctor missed 43mm mass - now this patient is dying of cancerScan showed alarming 43mm mass - but the doctor deleted the test results.20 Aug 06:12 PM
New ZealandMusician Peter Gutteridge's death: Hospital admits failingsMiddlemore mental health unit is being rebuilt to reduce the risk of more deaths.16 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandDHB must improve systems after missed appointments lead to eye diseaseCounties Manukau DHB is having to make changes to its overdue appointments systems.13 Aug 07:06 AM
New ZealandMan died minutes after paramedics decided he didn't need to go to hospitalParamedics told to personally apologise to man's family and undertake further training.13 Aug 05:33 AM
New ZealandDHB criticised over man's deathDictatorial health service short on compassion - deputy commissioner.24 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandMan dies after unnamed DHB misses diagnosis of rare heart conditionA 70yr old man died in a hospital emergency department after coming in with back pain.23 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandRest home nurse leaves heart-attack victim to dieMan's life could have been saved if nurse had resuscitated.16 Jul 05:03 AM
New ZealandRest home in breach over resident's smelly woundRest home resident's wound was smelly & surrounded by cellulitis, with a yellow discharge.09 Jul 06:23 AM
New ZealandWoman died after cancer missed in scanWoman given the all clear, only to discover her cancer was not picked up by radiologist02 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandIncurable cancer diagnosis follows communication breakdownDoctors failed to tell a woman her cancer was more serious than first thought.25 Jun 06:16 AM
New ZealandDoctor at fault after patient dies from thyroid cancerPatient dies from thyroid cancer after doctor fails to refer her for an ultrasound.11 Jun 07:07 AM
New ZealandBaby stable after methadone poisoningMethadone poisoning in children can have severe consequences.09 Jun 01:49 AM
New ZealandReport shows cruel treatment of disabled manThe man had been living in IDEA's residential services during the time of the incident.31 May 09:53 AM
New ZealandBirthing botch-up leads to 20-year-old having hysterectomyNew mum has hysterectomy after midwife fails to tell her the risks of slow labour.28 May 06:21 AM
New ZealandDHB apologises to patients after long waits for urgent careOne man died, another lost an eye and a woman missed follow-up after a cardiac arrest.28 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandDoctor admits failure over woman's twisted ovaryJunior doctor told commission he was 'truly sorry' for misdiagnosing woman's twisted ovary07 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandGirl died after radiologist failed to spot lesionRadiologist said workload was 'heavy' when he missed eventually fatal lesion.30 Apr 07:20 AM
New ZealandLaser surgery error: Ophthalmologist told to apologiseOphthalmologist failed to check measurements for woman's laser eye surgery.30 Apr 04:58 AM
New ZealandCarer who assaulted dementia patient may face legal actionThe breach was a "very serious departure from fundamental ethical and legal standards".09 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandResthome death 'can't be in vain'Exclusive: Daughter of dead woman received alarming email regarding her mother's care.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman died after rest home bedsores became infectedWoman died after infected bedsore were not properly treated in rest home.26 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandDoctor reprimanded after failing to refer patient with cancerous lumpDoctor breaches consumers' rights after failing to refer a patient with a cancerous lump.19 Mar 06:22 AM
KahuTiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandClaims of neglect at rest home not the firstClaims of substandard care at rest home are not the first, says daughter of late mum.13 Mar 03:29 AM
New ZealandNurse guilty of falsifying patient notesA nurse has been struck off the register for faking patient notes to cover up poor care.05 Mar 06:14 AM
New ZealandPremature baby's care: MidCentral DHB slammedThe MidCentral DHB has been ordered to apologise to a family over a baby's care.19 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandBoy, 6, left nearly blind after tumour missedThe boy lost all sight in one eye after a brain tumour went undiagnosed.12 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandHealthcare waiting list complaints riseBriefings: Treatment waiting times key for new Health Minister, a commissioner has said.07 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandEvery milestone hurts for mum of twin who died during birthMother whose son died at birth urges others to trust instincts if something feels wrong.27 Nov 04:31 AM
