New ZealandHealth service terminates doctor's contract after 'multiple patient complaints'The medical professional described recent complaints as 'trumped-up lies'.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant concerns' raised about surgeon's competence after patient's deathThe woman suffered a severe brain haemorrhage just hours after her operation.23 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Ideology has no place in Medical Council regulations OPINION: Government by the people is a farce if the people are not free to think. 11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades ago20 Jan 07:35 PM
PremiumNew ZealandGynaecologist stuck in cleaning job as hundreds of Kiwi women wait for specialist care21 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Misleading in the extreme': Former TVNZ presenter and doctor claims HIV doesn’t exist 27 May 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Reprehensible': Expert blasts behaviour of doctor who allegedly had sex at clinicHowever, the expert ended up softening his views after questions from counsel.15 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandWhy a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor, ex-TVNZ presenter ordered to pay $148k for 'misleading' Covid-19 videosSamantha Bailey posted Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandGP practising again after having sex with vulnerable patientDr Salil Elias denied having sex with the woman but DNA testing proved otherwise.17 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlagThe doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.15 Mar 10:00 PM
KahuHow Kiwi dietitians' approach is combating malnutrition in aged careUp to 93% of those who enter aged care are malnourished or at risk.11 Feb 05:00 AM
KahuWhy the public health system is struggling with diabetes tech demandDiabetes tech demand may rise by 400%, outpacing health system capacity.15 Jan 07:55 PM
KahuStudents urged to vaccinate as meningococcal cases rise in young adultsMāori and Pasifika most at risk; calls for wider meningococcal vaccination access.16 Dec 08:00 PM
KahuWhy a Māori builder chose medicine to combat health system inequitiesJoshua Brown downs tools for stethoscope, highlighting healthcare inequities for Māori.16 Dec 06:44 PM
New ZealandNZ's secret radioactive waste facilityThe storage facility, made with concrete and steel, was kept secret at the request of the Health Ministry. Video / Ben Dickens Graphics / Corey FlemingWatch26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He has lost his profession': Former doctor faces reality of anti-vaccine stanceJudge: Eye surgeon could have stopped practising but chose to try to bend the rules.21 Oct 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five yearsNearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.25 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuKiwis suffering from common lung disease to benefit from newly funded medicineAround 15,000 New Zealanders currently suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.11 Sep 05:30 AM
Crime'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimonyPauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.15 Aug 02:09 AM
CrimePauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells courtThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 07:46 AM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Distressing': More GP surgeries could close, warn doctorsFamily doctors warn more GP surgeries could close in the next year, as some run at a loss.27 Jul 03:59 AM
New ZealandMedical Council apologises to Lake Alice abuse survivors'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'25 Jul 09:32 PM
KahuStudy finds 'notably higher' amputations for people living in most deprived areas in regionAudit of five major hospitals show amputations were common for Māori and Pasifika.07 Jul 06:35 PM
New ZealandUnregistered anti-vax doctor kept practising under 'Māori customary law'A pharmacy contacted the Medical Council after receiving prescriptions from the doctor.04 Jul 08:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bar needs to be higher': Advocate's call for tougher penalties for doctor misconduct"We’re short of doctors, but we shouldn’t accept doctors whose behaviour is that bad.”19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five yearsNearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.17 May 05:00 PM
