New ZealandSurgeon gets to grips with girl's toothbrushAn Auckland surgeon says he was astounded when a 15-year-old girl walked into hospital complaining she had swallowed a 19cm toothbrush.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHospital surgery delayed by strikeSurgery is being cancelled for hundreds of patients from Tuesday in preparation for four days of strikes by radiographers.27 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPaul Henry in trouble over jibe at doctorsTVNZ has apologised for a comment by presenter Paul Henry that overseas-trained doctors can't be as good as those trained in NZ.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandX-ray strike looms over pay Many patients booked for elective surgery or an outpatient visit will have their appointments postponed during planned walkouts.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBaby narrowly avoids being crushed by truckA baby narrowly avoided being crushed by a truck which flipped in slippery conditions on Auckland's North Shore today.20 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandRules tightened for overseas-trained doctorsHealth authorities have tightened rules around the monitoring of overseas-trained doctors, following concerns being expressed for several years over supervision.17 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandCountry doctors earning $2500 a dayOne of NZ's most remote and cash-strapped health boards is paying fill-in surgeons up to $2500 a day, beating some of our highest earners.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Wrong leg' error factor in woman's death - CoronerAlarming administration errors led to confusion over which of an elderly woman's legs needed surgery and her being sent home, dying days later.10 Aug 11:41 PM
WorldToys coated in 'liquid glass' to stop bacteriaToys coated in 'liquid glass' to stop bacteria09 Aug 12:35 AM
WorldTwice dead in MexicoAuthorities in central Mexico say a newborn baby girl, who was declared dead but later revived inside her coffin, has died. 07 Aug 06:20 PM
New ZealandMissing memorial shocks women's health advocatesA plaque commemorating two whistle-blowers on the "unfortunate experiment" at National Women's Hospital has disappeared.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDyson: DHB chief's resignation over cuts not the lastThe departure of Capital Coast District Health Board chief executive Ken Whelan because of pressure to cut costs will not be the last, Labour MP Ruth Dyson says.05 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandBody of soldier and injured comrades flying to NZThe body of a Lt Tim O'Donnell and two of his injured comrades will fly back to NZ later today, the Defence Force says.05 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandSoldier's body may be home in daysThe body of slain NZ soldier Lieutenant Timothy O'Donnell and his two wounded colleagues may be home as early as Saturday evening.05 Aug 06:53 AM
