New ZealandFamily shocked at state of nana's room at Selwyn VillageSelwyn Village has launched an investigation into the incident.27 Sep 05:52 PM
New ZealandSubstandard care: Elderly woman dies at rest homeStaff unable to explain why the woman had multiple fractures to her shoulder and legs.24 May 05:56 PM
New ZealandWoman dies from sepsis following poor care by rest homeRest home's incompetence meant the woman suffered in her final days.19 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Faeces on floor, bins overflowing': Watchdog investigates what happened during a Covid-19 lockdown04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIssues remain rife at embattled St Kilda Care HomeMultiple failures have been found during an unannounced inspection in Cambridge.16 Aug 07:45 PM
New ZealandElderly patients left cold and in dark after storm, fumes sonNurses were forced to change patients' dressings with 'dying torchlight' after power cuts.12 Apr 03:55 AM
EmploymentVeteran nurse wrongly sacked, awarded $31k by ERAA rest home nurse has won over $31,000 after the ERA said found she was wrongly sacked.03 Oct 05:04 AM
BusinessRest homes win awardsHastings rest home Gracelands and Auckland's boutique Lynton Lodge Hospital have won the first independent awards for North Island rest homes based on residents' and relatives' reviews.03 Mar 10:00 AM
New ZealandLegal battle over rest home payThe country's major rest home chains are facing a legal battle over pay as the unions representing aged care workers bring proceedings under the Equal Pay Act.19 Dec 11:08 PM
New ZealandStart rating rest homes: watchdogThe Human Rights Commission is calling for a star-rating system that would expose poorly performing rest homes to help families avoid them.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandReaders' comments on rest homesHere are a sample of readers' emails in response to our series on rest homes.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDad 'starved in rest home'A former rest home manager is calling for better care for the elderly after her father was "starved of food and fluid" in a Whakatane centre.28 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandNew place to serve after helping othersAt 92 this year, Connie Bythell has had a full life. She grew up in Blenheim, worked as a teacher, went to India as a missionary, then worked in her home church until retiring at 70.28 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Clearer data on rest homes badly neededEditorial: Documents for public consumption should be written succinctly and in plain English. Their value is much reduced if this is not done.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFollow checklist to find right careYou've got to look, listen - and sniff - when choosing a rest home for yourself or your elderly mother or father, experts advise.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandFinancial problems lead to termination of contractA rest home company which was overcharging some residents is about to have its district health board contract terminated.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLive chat: Aged Care Association CEO Martin TaylorThe chief executive of the Aged Care Associations Martin Taylor joins us at midday today to answer your questions about the aged care industry.27 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandFlatties look out for each otherMoving in with nine flatmates takes a bit of getting used to when you're 73, says Alison Glen.27 Nov 04:49 PM
New ZealandYear's wait for rest home careElderly people needing home care in north and west Auckland are waiting up to a year to get help - ironically because a new, improved assessment system takes longer.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore care options for the independentAt 95, Lilian Robinson is blazing a new path for older Kiwis who want to stay out of rest homes.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTroubled rest home makes big changesA rest home where a nurse was accused of threatening an elderly woman with being committed to a mental institution says it has made major changes and provides high-quality care.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAged care's low-paid workforceCaregivers do tasks few could stomach, often for minimal wages, report Simon Collins and Martin Johnston.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRest home audits show lapses in careOne of the country's biggest rest homes has been stung for letting two elderly residents lose a substantial amount of weight without proper intervention.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandWebsite revamp to find rest homesAn official website providing rest-home audits has been revamped to help people find aged care facilities wherever they live in the country.25 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandLessons not learned, say family"It's not a commodity you're dealing with, it's humans." Lloyd Dean fears the Edmund Hillary Retirement Village in Remuera failed to learn the lessons of his dad's death.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRetirement centres aim for top dollarLong-term care for elderly New Zealanders is becoming a byproduct of the property development business.25 Nov 04:30 PM
