Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Screening on slippery slope to eugenicsGarth George writes that an expanded screening programme for Down Syndrome may go against the rights of the disabled.15 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 Zealand'Shoddy' hospital accused over deathA 37-year-old man had a fatal heart attack after appendix surgery at North Shore Hospital, and his angry family are demanding answers about his treatment and death.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthquake: E. Coli found in Kaiapoi water sampleE. Coli has been found in water from Kaiapoi, reinforcing the need for residents to boil their water after last week's earthquake.13 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandHospitals fearful of doctors' strikesHospital leaders are braced to hear today if resident medical officers will join the wave of strikes disrupting health services. 12 Sep 05:30 PM
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 ZealandWoman fights for ACC to pay $250,000 billA woman plans to appeal to the High Court after an ACC decision not to pay a $250,000 medical bill she was left with when she fell seriously ill after having a flu jab.09 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandUrgent plan needed for over-65s - reportAn urgent care plan is needed to meet the needs of NZ's over 65 population which will rise by 84pc in the next 15 years, according to a review.07 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandKeep boiling tap water, residents urgedThousands of Canterbury residents will probably have to keep boiling water until the end of the week to minimise the risk of disease after Saturday's earthquake.06 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey urges restraint in radiographers strikeJohn Key had told striking Auckland radiographers to be mindful of other successful negotiations in the health sector.03 Sep 05:54 AM
