PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog apologises to surgeon's former lover after ignoring complaintPhilip Polkinghorne's lover said she was 'snubbed'.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic events': Man at risk of self harm taken home by social workers, then took his own lifeSocial workers overlooked critical information after getting limited handover from police.21 Oct 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Systems weaknesses': Intimate patient procedures carried out by students, traineesThe report pointed towards weaknesses in the system across the country.14 Oct 08:47 AM
New Zealand'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded EDTony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.14 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandMan dies as wife drives him to hospital after St John fails to send ambulanceHe was suffering 'classic heart attack symptoms' but an ambulance was not dispatched.14 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome carer claimed car had been sold – but was caught driving it after elderly woman diedHDC: 'Onus is on the support worker to behave in a professional manner.'07 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandWoman who thought she was cancer-free now terminal after radiologist missed clues on scanThe error came to light when she questioned how her cancer could have spread so quickly.30 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Life or death': West Coasters march through the streets to protest 'dire' healthcare systemBuller's after-hours clinic is closing, while only one ambulance services the West Coast.28 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandMissing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facilityUltimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.26 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandStressed patient did not give informed consent for removal of fallopian tube - commissionerThe woman said she was only made aware of the removal when she was advised a year later.23 Sep 05:38 AM
New ZealandClient 'used as a punching bag' - residential care service shut downA manager said a carer 'should never have been employed' at the service, now closed.23 Sep 02:53 AM
New ZealandWoman dies from aorta tear after being sent home from ED with indigestion medicationA doctor ruled out her shortness of breath and chest pain as being cardiac-related.16 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandPharmacy blunder: Mother in shock after her 2-year-old's close callShe almost gave her child five times more liquid steroid than prescribed.13 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCounsellor exploited clients, sent them photos of her boob jobOne client felt she was paying $120 an hour to spend time with her friend.09 Sep 04:06 AM
New ZealandBaby stopped breathing after pharmacist failed to check 'reckless' steroid doseThe pharmacist made the medicine five times stronger than it should have been.09 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandHealthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was deadThe man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.05 Sep 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costsCarolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.05 Sep 03:59 AM
New Zealand‘I think I am going to die’: Adrenaline incorrectly administered sends patient into cardiac arrestAn ambulance had been called to the woman who was experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.02 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandThe penalty for misusing disability car parks will increase from $150 to $750The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.Watch29 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandMan died after junior doctor botched chest drain procedureThe patient did not provide informed consent for the doctor to perform the procedure.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPharmac asked to consider stopping long-term subsidy of antibiotics after man’s deathNo one warned the man of the risk of taking nitrofurontoin for more than six months.26 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandSurgery denied: Mum with painful endometriosis told she's too young for hysterectomyThe HDC has found the doctor was 'unduly influenced by his own views' regarding her care.19 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospital asked to apologise after multiple doctors fail to diagnose cancerHealth NZ Waikato and surgeon apologise for delayed bowel cancer diagnosis.12 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consentHe made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.12 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A listening ear': Mental health worker had sexual relationship with client's exThe client was suspicious after her ex had information she'd only shared with the worker.05 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I wish I got a second opinion': Women left blind in one eye after missed diagnosisDespite two surgeries, it was too late to save the woman's eye.29 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Multiple failures': Midwife censured over note-taking errors during stillborn birthsThe midwife has now been censured for multiple failures in her care of several women.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ criticised after misread smears allowed cancer to spreadPippa van Paauwe’s smear tests were incorrectly assessed as normal, two consecutive times.22 Jul 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Baby died after hospital staff delayed C-sectionThe newborn had a brain injury caused by inadequate oxygen and later died.22 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandUse of restraint and force revealed in disability support reportPoor management of medication, health conditions, support plans also revealed.17 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandSupport workers caught abusing disabled woman - 'you’re an ugly human being'She wanted to keep her iPad and charger in her room.15 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandMidwife claimed $82k for 172 babies - despite not providing full careThe midwife attributed discrepancies in paperwork to sabotage by her ex-husband.10 Jul 08:00 AM
