New ZealandCuts hit life-saver policy: docA policy said to have saved hundreds of lives in New Zealand's hospitals was sidelined at Auckland City Hospital to save money, says Dr Tim Parke, the departing chief of the emergency department.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand$6m revamp starting at StarshipAnna Rennie knows just how poor the living conditions have been for parents with sick children in hospital: she had to sleep on an office chair during one of her daughter Mia's stays for severe epilepsy.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPilots needed to fly sick childrenPilots who transport sick children to vital medical appointments are proof angels do exist, and the search is on to find some in Tauranga.11 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandEel inquiry a 'witch-hunt'Auckland Hospital staff have been called to disciplinary hearings in the breach-of-privacy case involving the man who had an eel removed from inside him.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPatients pay high price of blundersBirth that affected baby's development one of 360 serious events in last year.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDoctors have fun with cremation feesHospital doctors may stop charging for cremation certificates after a newspaper investigation revealed the money is being spent on social events and Sky TV.13 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandStudy: Swine flu pandemic cost $31mThe 2009 swine flu pandemic cost New Zealand hospitals about $31 million, a new university study shows.08 Nov 07:25 PM
New ZealandInfluenza shock for hospitalsIntensive checking for influenza at two hospitals has shown that the number of infected patients is around one-third greater than was previously thought.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRise in number of flu casesThe number of patients admitted to hospital with influenza is higher than previously thought, an important New Zealand study on the disease has found.06 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate hospital funding risky: LabourPlans by the Northland DHB to privately fund an extension to Whangarei Hospital will only lead to taxpayers footing the bill if the deal sours, says Labour.31 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandDisparity in hospital waiting listsThe number of patients waiting for skin cancer surgery at Dunedin Hospital increased 64 per cent in the past year, while Southland Hospital halved its waiting list.30 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandBaby kidnapper had 'no evil intent'A woman who kidnapped a newborn baby from hospital to convince her partner she had given birth has been banned from having unsupervised access to babies.25 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandStabbing victim charged with assaultA man stabbed in the chest during a midnight incident in a central Auckland park has been released from hospital and charged with assault.18 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandTwo men in hospital after knife attackOne man was stabbed in the chest and another cut on his face during a midnight attack in a central Auckland park.06 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandBrave burns girl breathes againArna Hopkins still has a long road ahead to recovery, but her family are celebrating the fact the three-year-old is finally able to breathe on her own.05 Oct 04:30 PM
