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'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays
Some amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.
Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
More complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.
'Covered in faeces': Harrowing findings at Geraldine rest home
The HDC found widespread care failures at McKenzie Healthcare.
'Minimal attention': GP oversight blamed for missed prostate cancer diagnosis
The clinic's recall system failed between 2014 and 2018 due to changes.
Surgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation
A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations.
'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled out
The dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.
'Lost the life I had': Woman wants accountability after being left partially paralysed
Tracy Jarman ended up in a wheelchair after an operation on her spine in 2021.
Hospital's standard of care fell short: Baby stillborn after high-risk mum had three bleeds
The HDC is critical about some aspects of the woman's care at Auckland Hospital.
'We could have saved my mum's life': Family's complaint after delayed cancer diagnosis
A woman's ultrasound of a pelvic mass was delayed by six months due to a clerical error.
'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancy
The non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.
'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgery
The boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.
Family of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassion
The little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.
Funeral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrow
The family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.
‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgery
Investigations have been launched by police and Health NZ.
‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’
A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.
On The Up: From bone cancer to running with a blade
Kerikeri teen Annabel Knight – from bone cancer to running with a blade. Video / Corey Fleming
Mental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patient
But William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.
‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years
'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'
Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.
Botched: Cancer patient still seeks answers after surgeon removes wrong lung
Ian Tollemache wants an explanation of how a surgery mistake happened.
Woman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken leg
The 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.
Man dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’
Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.
'Heartbroken': Healthcare assistant photographed man in coma, shared with others
The healthcare worker, who knew the patient, also shared his medical information.
Firefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - report
Two firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns.
Inappropriate messages and home visits: Osteo leaves NZ amid indecent assault claims
The osteopath sent texts with flower emojis and discussed sexual topics.
She was screaming ‘no’: 6yo traumatised after skin cut by saw during cast removal
Lola was cut numerous times by a saw as nurses worked to remove a cast from her ankle.
Cancer patient loses lung after surgeon botches tumour removal
Now he has cancer in his remaining lung which can't be operated on due to only having one.