New ZealandBaby narrowly avoids being crushed by truckA baby narrowly avoided being crushed by a truck which flipped in slippery conditions on Auckland's North Shore today.20 Aug 05:40 AM
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
New ZealandCountry doctors earning $2500 a dayOne of NZ's most remote and cash-strapped health boards is paying fill-in surgeons up to $2500 a day, beating some of our highest earners.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPressure on doctors 'driving them away'Having to treat too many patients because of the shortage of physicians has been identified as a key factor driving medical specialists overseas.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Wrong leg' error factor in woman's death - CoronerAlarming administration errors led to confusion over which of an elderly woman's legs needed surgery and her being sent home, dying days later.10 Aug 11:41 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Our approach to booze has been patheticThe health sector is overburdened by those who don't know how to look after themselves or don't give a damn, writes Gareth Morgan.09 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldToys coated in 'liquid glass' to stop bacteriaToys coated in 'liquid glass' to stop bacteria09 Aug 12:35 AM
