Opera singer, mum, former coroner - who is new health and disability commissioner?
"It was hard not to be affected by it," new health boss speaks on White Island tragedy.
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Mum loses newborn baby after 'missed opportunities' in pregnancy care
'The pain in my abdomen was excruciating and all I could do was sob,' grieving mum says.
'Mum's life changed forever': Woman paralysed after surgeon's error
The Medical Council of New Zealand will decide if the surgeon is still fit to practice.
'Little compassion or empathy': Resthome resident left on ground after fall
Damning report finds rest home resident was left on the ground for seven minutes.
Baby will be paralysed after multiple failures by DHB
HDC found no action was taken after a critical complication was revealed during a scan.
Mum distraught after blind teen son left at bus stop alone by support worker
"My son was left in a potentially life threatening situation," boy's mum pleads.
'Seriously inadequate': DHB slammed after woman died waiting for urgent care
Three years after the tragic death, the decision of a HDC investigation has been made.
Woman put in ICU after failures by dentist during wisdom teeth op
She developed a painful mouth and "was finding it difficult to eat or open her mouth".
Mum dies after GP's 'dangerous' medication prescription
A mum with a history of depression died after her GP over-prescribed her medication.
'Still traumatised by the surgery': Swab left inside Auckland patient for a month
The mistake cost the woman unnecessary harm and significantly impacted her recovery.
Elderly woman's cancer signs ignored for 3 years. Now she's minus a bladder
It's likely her cancer could have been picked up three years earlier, oncologist said.
Woman burnt on her belly during gynaecological surgery
Patient fears it will take her longer to recover from burn wounds than actual operation.
Critic concerned over mental health review
Waikato mental health and addiction service system-wide review to kick off next week.
Quality of life similar to 'battery hen' say parents of disabled
Review of IHC services draws damning submission from parents of intellectually disabled.
GP scandal to be investigated further
The Medical Council has appointed a professional conduct committee to look at the case.
Woman going blind delayed treatment: Optometrist fails to investigate 'floater'
'I had insurance, if not I could've been left with severely impaired sight,' woman says.
'Unprofessional': GP in breach after 'slapping' toddler's face
'The slap was loud and shocking,' the child's mother told the HDC.
GP fails to tell patient he had skin cancer for five years
Patient later suffered low vision, numbness and discomfort.
Pain relief caused vomiting, damaged eye
Perata Atutahi wonders if her sight might have been saved with different treatment.
Breast examination breached patient's rights - HDC finds
The woman had just moved town and wanted to get referred to the local diabetes service.
'Absolutely disgusting': Better care of elderly needed
Establishing a Commissioner for the Elderly should be investigated by the Government.
Second coroner's inquest into death of patient denied
Whistleblower doctor and family consider seeking judicial review of Carmen Walker's death.
GP begins affair with married patient, continues to doctor his wife and kids
The GP failed to comply with professional and ethical standards.
Serious oversights found in investigation of woman's care in final months
None of the nursing staff who worked there at the time still employed by the company.
Gynaecologist failed to respect patient's refusal of consent to surgery
Woman's refusal to the treatment written in clinical notes - which doctor had not read.
Baby girl dies. Investigation finds delayed treatment due to lack of staff
A baby girl who died from a brain infection at Waikato Hospital was delayed treatment.
Deadly error: Man died after two doctors failed to communicate about his cancer
Man had to go to a third doctor to get tumour removed.
Care firm's policies on checking vulnerable clients breached code: HDC
Elderly woman found critically ill when staff finally managed to access her home.
Inmate had heart attack after Corrections failed to provide medication
The Health and Disability Commission found Corrections failed in its responsibilities.
Community worker slammed for sleeping with client
The man was hired to shop and cook for the woman - but he took it a lot further.
'Faeces on floor, bins overflowing': Watchdog investigates what happened during a Covid-19 lockdown
"Our elderly deserved a better standard of care," a nurse told her manager.
Coroner to take over health watchdog role
McDowell replaces Anthony Hill, who has been at the helm since 2010.
Severe symptoms not investigated, girl, 6, spends over a month in hospital
Despite her severe symptoms, three doctors at the centre didn't investigate further.
'Sleepless nights, nightmares, trauma' as coronial process drags on
A grieving family has waited for a coronal inquest into son's suicide for seven years.