New ZealandMidwife's competence questionedA midwife's competence has been questioned after she failed to arrange urine testing for a woman who was later diagnosed with a life-threatening condition that necessitated an emergency caesarean birth.28 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandElderly woman given incorrect doseAn elderly woman with dementia was given four times her proper dose of antipsychotic medication for nine days before anyone noticed the error.28 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandProvincial hospitals face scrutinyThree provincial North Island hospitals have unexpectedly high death rates, according to data released to the Herald after a two-year wait.23 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldDrug may reverse dementiaA drug brought to light by Hippocrates in the 5th century BC could help restore memory in Alzheimer's patients, scientists hope.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle$50 compensation for horrific burnsA young woman was badly burned and feared she may never have children after a horrifying medical blunder - and then offered a $50 fuel voucher by way of apology.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleDetermined teen a face of hopeAn Auckland teen living with the side-effects of a brain tumour has been chosen as the face of hope by a cancer charity.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHearing aids may benefit autistic kidsWhat linguists call prosody describes the variations in timing, pitch and stress patterns in speech that help people convey meaning and emotion.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's cooking? Ask Starship childrenNew World has donated a number of the full sets, complete with mini ovens and barbecue grills, for young patients to try their hand at "cooking".08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirm reps present during surgeryStaff working for companies producing artificial hips, pacemakers and other medical devices are being allowed into surgeries at hospitals without the consent of patients.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleScreening pilot will save livesAn editorial in the Herald states that the value of the screening pilot needs proving and that the pilot "is not going as well as expected".23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurge in bullying complaints from medical studentsMore than 220 students have come forward this week with fresh claims of abuse and bullying from medical professionals.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital full: Elective surgeries cancelledAuckland City Hospital has cancelled some elective surgery due today, because of the high number of patients requiring admission from winter-related illnesses.19 Aug 07:45 AM
New ZealandLegal battle could take its toll on family of disabled boyA lengthy legal battle could take an emotional and financial toll on the family of a brain damaged Wellington boy: Legal expert.11 Aug 02:04 AM
New ZealandHealth board apologises to familyThe capital's health board has been blamed for a young boy's brain damage and quadriplegia because of meningitis that was missed by two doctors.10 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandMeningitis miss: Boy in hospitalA two-year-old Wellington boy severely brain damaged after a hospital twice failed to diagnose him, remains in hospital suffering from a chest infection.09 Aug 11:48 PM
EditorialEditorial: Flu jab rebels should get another jobIt beggars belief that any nurses employed in public hospitals would be allowed to decline vaccinations against winter flu.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo jab, no job for nursesThree Waikato Hospital nurses have been suspended for defying a controversial new policy forcing non-vaccinated workers to either get flu jabs or wear face masks.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis spray considered for public fundingA cannabis spray used to treat epilepsy, pain and multiple sclerosis will be considered for public funding next month.27 Jul 06:16 AM
New ZealandInspection following psychiatrist's alleged fraudAn inspection of Waikato District Health Board's mental health service has been announced following the arrest of a man working as a psychiatrist.27 Jul 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' raised over alleged health worker fraudThe Minister for Health says he has serious concerns after a health board staffer working as a psychiatrist was fired and arrested for possible identity fraud.26 Jul 09:52 PM
New ZealandKiwis skip overseas for hospital treatmentSome Kiwis are travelling as far as India for operations, complaining of long waiting lists and high costs at home.26 Jul 03:35 AM
LifestyleKidney girl wants to be like other teensAll Priyashna Kumar wants to do is live a normal life and go to school like others her age.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB apologises for 'tragic events'The family of a pensioner who died after being given a drug that her MedicAlert bracelet warned she was allergic to have welcomed a probe into her death.13 Jul 02:37 AM
LifestyleMother seeks action on blood issueQueeny Penhall and Damian Young lost one baby, another suffered complications and a third is on the same track, all due to what the parents and some specialists consider to be gaps in New Zealand's maternity care.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandViolence in wards on the riseHospital staff are being punched, kicked, spat on, bitten and verbally abused daily on the job - and the problem is getting worse.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands protest hospital funding cutsAn estimated 2500 people showed up to protest proposed funding cuts to Oamaru hospital today.05 Jul 06:28 AM
New ZealandFree GP boost among policy tweaksMore New Zealanders will be able to get free doctors' visits as part of a raft of changes which come into force today.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatient left on floor for nine hoursA health watchdog is "alarmed" an elderly psychiatric hospital patient was left lying on a bedroom floor for more than nine hours.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStarship gets new set of hi-tech wingsStarship's flight team have welcomed a new air ambulance, decked in a starry blue livery and equipped with a range of life-saving, state-of-the-art equipment.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBill for free pensioner health checks failsA bill which would give three free health checks by a GP every year to holders of the Supergold card failed to pass its first reading in Parliament tonight by 60 to 61.24 Jun 09:22 AM
New ZealandBaby death rate lowest since 2007New Zealand's rate of perinatal death has dipped but our rate of maternal suicide is seven times greater than Britain's, new figures reveal.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor failed spinal infection patientA health board and one of its emergency doctors breached the code of patients’ rights in their care of a woman with a spinal infection.15 Jun 04:19 AM
