Opinion<i>Geoff Harper:</i> Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desiredGeoff Harper asks whether we are warehousing our elderly for profit.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandResthome runaway - elderly woman's big adventureRugged up and in sturdy shoes, with a rucksack full of clothes, shampoo and cash, Jeanette Mary Alder was going "as far as she could go".18 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse struck off for punching elderly man in mouthA nurse has been struck off the register for punching a "vulnerable" elderly man in the mouth while she was working at a resthome.10 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandRacism claim over contract moveHealth officials are being accused of racism for deciding to transfer a mental health contract for Pacific people from Mangere's bankrupt Pacificare Trust to a mainstream agency.10 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandPatient found under resident's walking frame before deathRest-home nurses who rushed to an 82-year-old patient's scream found her on the floor with another patient's walking frame on top of her.03 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandDHB releases damning audit of rest homeMidCentral District Health Board has released a damning audit report of Palmerston North's Rosa A Lea Rest Home, which it closed last month.22 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandRobot a new-age helping hand for elderlyResidents at an Auckland retirement village are about to meet their newest carer.23 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.17 Nov 09:31 PM
