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
New ZealandTe Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - reportAn X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.21 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandCoroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been preventedHDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.20 May 02:01 AM
New Zealand'More than 50 patients': Junior doctor on sole duty the night elderly man died'I do know I was frantically busy all night', the doctor tells HDC.13 May 10:38 AM
New ZealandTeen dies of asthma after 111 call-taker botches questions, causing 28-min waitHer family say the emergency services failure has created a wound that will never heal.13 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandPatient complains of sexual assault by nurse, then hears nothing for two yearsPatient complained they received no contact or apology for two years.13 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily lays complaint after 22-year-old dies suddenly in Middlemore HospitalThe family claimed Jaydyn Barnett was ready to go home but died suddenly after a fall.03 May 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigationBig read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.03 May 05:01 PM
New ZealandSweeping change considered by health watchdogDecisions by the Health and Disability Commissioner cannot currently be appealed.30 Apr 02:30 AM
