New ZealandRest home dehydration and weight lossResidents of an understaffed rest home near Christchurch suffered from dehydration and weight loss, according to an official audit.27 Sep 07:33 AM
New Zealand'Evidence of neglect' at rest homeA health authority has taken charge of an Auckland rest home after planning and management failings amounting to "evidence of neglect".23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSevered thumb on ice for hoursA man who severed part of his thumb in machinery had to wait eight hours for a hand specialist, who then told him it was too late to reattach it.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandHospital investigated for ketamineDunedin Hospital is under investigation over the use of drugs in medical research without proper...14 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandThe silent battle: Mum fights to ensure a futureAbuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.24 Jun 10:20 PM
LifestyleOral health certificate recommended before teeth whiteningPeople should get an oral health certificate from their dentist or dental specialist before getting their teeth whitened, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.28 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after 35-day wait for cancer surgeryA woman with ovarian cancer, whose case was deemed "urgent", waited more than a month for surgery.20 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNo apology for breast cancer victimA Bay of Plenty woman who said her doctor failed to diagnose her breast cancer has died. Caro Galloway said she was repeatedly persuaded against having a lump removed. The incident is the subject of a Health and Disability complaint.19 Jan 12:22 AM
New ZealandSocial worker ordered to pay patient $100kA social worker, who took about $55,000 worth of cash and gifts from a mentally ill patient, has been ordered to pay her $100,000 in damages.15 Dec 10:21 PM
