WorldVariations in IVF laws fuel market for 'fertility tourism'A global survey of fertility treatment covering more than 100 countries has revealed wide variations in international laws governing IVF, which are fuelling the growth of "fertility tourism". 14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPatient in hospital for allergy gets neck brokenA patient went into hospital with an allergy and left with broken neck.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudy links Voltaren to strokesA Danish study has called for the popular anti-inflammatory drug Voltaren to be sold only with a prescription.14 Sep 06:51 AM
New Zealand'Critical' doctor shortage at Starship HospitalStarship patients are being put at risk due to a shortage of staff, the union representing doctors says.12 Sep 07:02 AM
New ZealandHow the hospital failed my daughterMother says her daughter went through unnecessary suffering for a common, though potentially lethal, complaint.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDHBs intimidating staff, says unionVulnerable health workers are being suspended without pay to intimidate them into ending their industrial action, the lab workers' union says.31 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandPayments urged for IVF donationsNew Zealand fertility experts are asking whether money could be offered to encourage men and women to donate sperm and eggs for childless couples.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeartache over aspirinPharmacists say aspirin sales should be restricted due to the risk it poses to those with heart conditions.28 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 Zealand$100,000 penalty for surgeon over death of bypass patientA surgeon who has been the subject of several complaints about failing to properly inform patients has been ordered to pay more than $100,000 in fines and costs after the death of a patient.19 Aug 05:30 PM
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
