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
New ZealandWoman suffers after doctor used surgical mesh against her wishesPatient says she’s disappointed about the consequences for the specialist.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Failure in system' led to swab being left in woman after hysterectomyBut it remains unclear how the South Auckland surgical error happened.08 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy did baby Isabella die? Kiwi mum's agonising seven-year wait for answersMum still waiting for authorities to make formal ruling on what caused Isabella’s death.02 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandSystem failure: At-risk woman dies from cancer after scans stoppedPatient had regular scans until 2019 when the surveillance ended.01 Jul 04:05 AM
New ZealandMan with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospitalPatient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.01 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman died after doctor agreed she could increase daily oxycodone dosageThe GP did not provide the 'appropriate standard of care', a report finds.24 Jun 08:31 AM
New ZealandWoman suffers stillbirth after specialist misses 'red flag symptoms' of infectionA woman was discharged from hospital despite showing symptoms of infection.24 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman died after delayed ICU admissionA heavily pregnant woman and her stillborn child died in February 2022.21 Jun 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog taking years to investigate complaints - amid ‘significant pressure’Covid backlog, ancient IT system part of problem, but upgrade request for latter rejected.14 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failuresThe post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.10 Jun 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bedCare staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on a break'We were waiting and no one came' - family's distress after failed 111 call.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrainee doctor started medical procedure without anaesthetic: 'Most horrific pain'The woman screamed as she felt the electrically surging wire “cut through her cervix”.27 May 02:00 AM