Latest from Health and Disability Commissioner

Midwife left newborn struggling to breathe for two hours

HDC criticises decision, says baby should never have been without medical supervision.

Rest home slammed after maggots found in dying man's wounds

The man's care was "unacceptable", he suffered unnecessarily, HDC tells.

Wheelchair-using teen 'humiliated' at Elton concert

The venue operator admits the experience was "completely unacceptable".

Pyjamas-clad hospital patient dumped by DHB in bus shelter, dies days later

More than six years after Neil David Jones' tragic death, Canterbury DHB found in breach.

'My daughter should still be alive': Hospital censured over young woman's death

"I believe these small details, were either omitted, ignored or not taken seriously."

Local Focus: The heart-breaking experiences of mothers with ME

"My little boy he just... It was really hard." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Man with bipolar rushed to hospital after failures by six doctors

Man's deteriorating renal function continuously missed over a two-year period.

Man dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'

"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.

Autistic man sexually assaulted but service caring for him did nothing

Staff failed to keep the man safe and "had many opportunities arose to do so", HDC finds.

'We're sorry' doesn't cut it when you need surgery

Her treatment was botched by Southern District Health Board, as were her complaint.

Rest home case: 'You can game system'

The report was called "astonishing" and "deeply flawed".

Nelson Marlborough DHB apologises for poor care given to woman after bowel surgery

HDC finds care given to woman who died after bowel surgery should have been better.

Auckland doctor accused of rape can still practice

Medical Council of New Zealand hamstrung by doctors appealing action through the courts.

Halberg Games kick off in Auckland with a splash

148 physically disabled and visually impaired athletes travelled from across the country.

HDC process needs investigating, complainant says

Investigation into elderly woman's rest home care flawed, needs action, says son.

Teen girl stripped, left naked in seclusion with no bedding

Teenage girl kept in seclusion room for more than 14 hours with no clothes or proper bed.

Doctor in breach after 67-year-old's terminal cancer missed

This man had a family history of bowel cancer and decided to get tested as a precaution.

Counsellor criticised for exchange with boy, 8, who threatened to stab mum

Counsellor was "highly inappropriate" to present the boy with a pair of scissors.