New ZealandSevered thumb on ice for hoursA man who severed part of his thumb in machinery had to wait eight hours for a hand specialist, who then told him it was too late to reattach it.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRupture case midwife was in earlier complaintSuspended midwife was also the subject of a formal complaint in 2004.31 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionTim Parke: Private healthcare threatens publicExpanding New Zealand's pay-for-treatment sector may wreck the free one.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandClown doctors proving laughter is the best medicineClown doctors are now a staple part of treatment for young patients at Auckland and Christchurch – and soon Wellington – hospitals. 12 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandTV sports broadcaster battles brain tumourA top Kiwi sports broadcaster underwent brain surgery yesterday morning in Auckland after a tumour was found last week. The TV veteran...01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDoctor 'fatigue' led to baby deathA midwife and a doctor have been censured for missing problems which led to the death of a newborn baby girl. Both blamed fatigue and exhaustion for some of their mistakes leading up to her death.27 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandSurgeons paid over $6000 for a dayA DHB's scheme has raised concerns that surgeons involved can earn nearly four times as much as general physicians and psychiatrists.03 Feb 04:30 PM
