New ZealandNewborn suffered brain damage after midwife failed to record abnormal heart-rate readingsThe baby was born in 'very poor condition'.07 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandDentist made to apologise for tongue-tie surgery on girl, 8, after wound hemorrhageA dentist didn't properly inform the mother of a girl of the risks of tongue-tie release.17 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandBed sores, lost mobility, torn ear: Rest home care 'concerning'The rest home has made many changes and improvements since the incident.10 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan's lower leg amputated after doctors fail to treat ingrown toenail properlyHe had his leg amputated three months after going to hospital with an ingrown nail.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman thought she would die after bad reaction to hospital drugThe woman was given droperidol for pain relief by a registered nurse.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMedical misadventure complaints up 25 per centComplaints to the Health and Disability Commissioner have shot up, causing big delays.30 Sep 07:27 PM
New ZealandBaby stops breathing after being given methadone instead of colic medicine by pharmacyPharmacy staff mixed up the newborn baby's medicine.27 Sep 01:03 AM
New ZealandWoman received significant burns after clinic mixes up patient namesThe woman said she was yet to receive a direct apology for what happened to her.27 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandSettlement reached over Dunedin toddler's deathHineihana Sosefina Mausii died of acute myeloid leukaemia in September 2013.21 Sep 08:22 PM
New Zealand'We lost our dearest daughter': Investigation finds 'missed opportunities' to try save 6yo girl'It was a disaster...we could not believe this happened in New Zealand,' mum says.12 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Victim-blaming', interrogating counsellor censured following rape commentsThe counsellor was treating the woman, her husband and their female partner.05 Sep 06:04 PM
New ZealandElderly woman repeatedly given wrong dose of heart meds in aged-care facilityThe woman was administered an incorrect dose six times by six different nurses.05 Sep 06:03 PM
New ZealandAnaesthetist gave woman morphine without consent, HDC rulesThe woman said morphine could cause her heart rate to slow to an abnormally low rate.05 Sep 06:18 AM
New ZealandA social worker who began a relationship with former client used physical touch during sessionsThe social worker went on to leave her husband for the woman she used to treat.29 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandForgotten follow-up appointment before terminal cancer diagnosisMr A was diagnosed with terminal cancer that may have been avoided with follow-up care.29 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandNurse's actions to limit stroke patient's movements 'unacceptable' - HDC commissionerHealth and Disability Commissioner says an elderly woman suffered unnecessary harm.22 Aug 06:58 AM
New Zealand'Wholly preventable': Ear infection turns fatal for man in his 30sThe man died in spite of his multiple attempts to seek help from the ED.15 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandSurgeon ordered to apologise to family of man who died after bowel examSurgeon failed to recognise man's condition was deteriorating the day before he died.15 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Very regrettable': Child, 8, undergoes surgery his parents did not consent toThey realised something was amiss when they saw 'ooze' coming from their son's nose.08 Aug 06:56 PM
New ZealandRest home death: 'Second hand apology' not acceptedFailed procedures led to woman's death less than a day after moving into a rest home.08 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandFatigued doctor overlooked lung cancer mass on x-rayThree years after receiving an x-ray the patient found out she had terminal lung cancer.08 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandMental health nurse fired for contacting teenage patient on social mediaMental health nurse fired after he had sexually suggestive contact with vulnerable teen.01 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandFailures in post-op care linked to woman's deathWoman's death post surgery linked to multiple failures in her care.25 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandBaby born in ambulance suffered brain damage after oxygen given the wrong wayAn overworked, lone paramedic failed to identify how serious the baby's condition was.25 Jul 03:57 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability CommissionerA total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three daysThe patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.18 Jul 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Horrified': Woman only learnt belly button was gone when bandages were removed a week after surgery'I was never advised or warned pre-surgery that I could end up without a navel.'18 Jul 02:11 AM
New Zealand'We can be a voice for them': Green MP on 'heartbreaking' surgical mesh claimsMP's promise comes after Herald exposed investigation into claims women harmed by its use.30 Jun 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new systemThe focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?30 Jun 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Rotting' surgical mesh leaves woman without a bladderSally Walker shared her harrowing experience with the Herald.29 Jun 08:09 PM
New Zealand'I remember waking up screaming': Investigation into claims doctors harmed women with surgical meshEight women say they never gave consent for surgical mesh to be implanted into their body.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB ordered to apologise to new mum over failures in careNew mum says misdiagnosis of a rare complication of her Caesarean caused great distress.27 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandDisability advocate puts MoH on notice over bathing ban, threatens UN complaintThe bathing ban followed two drownings of disabled people in the care of Idea Services.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB ordered to apologise over missed bowel cancerA patient was seen three times in three months in the ED but bowel cancer was not found.13 Jun 02:05 AM
