New ZealandChild alcohol abuse up nearly 20pcChildren as young as nine are among hundreds under 16 being treated by specialist clinics for alcoholics and drug addicts in greater Auckland. One-hundred and ninety were treated last year, and that's the tip of the iceberg.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFleas infesting Auckland hospitalsNurses have resorted to wearing human flea collars on their ankles to protect against an infestation of the biting insects at Auckland hospitals, brought in by patients who own pets.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLevy in charge of two DHBsSome central Auckland patients could be treated at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals under a spirit of collaboration, the man now responsible for nearly one million Aucklanders' health has indicated.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHospital apologises for bad treatmentNorth Shore Hospital has apologised for leaving an elderly heart patient in the emergency department for five hours between doctor consultations.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJump in C-section births worries hospitalsOne in every four women giving birth in NZ will undergo caesarean section surgery, with nearly 15pc booking the operation before going into labour.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDoctor? It's a big job when you're only 4Four-year-old Samantha Hook was offered a fellowship in arthroplasty at North Shore Hospital. Shades of Doogie Howser?24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandTreasured ring vanishes while patient in theatreIrene Hart says her most painful experience at North Shore Hospital was the disappearance of her late husband's wedding ring while she was undergoing surgery. 20 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSurgeons speak out over deep-seated problemsSurgeons at North Shore Hospital have their say about the unacceptable state of the facility.17 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 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
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New ZealandPatient spikes swamp North Shore HospitalPatients are being treated in the corridors of North Shore Hospital's A&E because of overcrowding due to winter illnesses.21 Jul 05:53 AM
