New ZealandPrison's medical staff fail to detect inmate's cancerPrison inmate Vicki Letele was not given adequate care and later died, report finds.27 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandAdvocate: No one will hire disabled workers on minimum wageKiwis with disabilities earned half the average income of other NZers, study finds.22 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandMental health care failed woman arrested for harming a stranger"There were huge red flags that should have signalled that I needed help."20 May 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMental health crisis: 'We're at a point where we need ... a clear plan of action'There are big hopes for the Government's mental health inquiry response and the Budget.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I've forgotten what it is like to feel well'Dunedin woman with rare disease blogs about her journey to raise awareness.18 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandCorrections failed prisoner on medicationsReport recommended Corrections conduct audits and employ additional health staff.13 May 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Why did he die?': Doctors busy or absent when C-section neededMartin Walters is waiting for answers over the death of his baby son at Waikato Hospital.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandToddler death: DHB apologises to family, staff 'deeply affected'"This was a tragic situation ... such tragedies impact us deeply."08 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandProstate cancer test fail: GP must apologiseAbout 20 months after the initial tests, the patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer.06 May 09:24 AM
New ZealandToddler death: Three doctors ignored suspected abuseA health board was too slow to pick up signs of abuse, an investigation has found.06 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandDoctor's inaction delayed cancer diagnosisGP who didn't examine a patient may have delayed her diagnosis of bowel cancer.29 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The system is broken': Fix rest homes says criticA man whose elderly mother died after living in a rest home says the problem is systemic.24 Apr 06:14 AM
New ZealandMan dies after falling in hole on Newmarket's BroadwayBruce Steedman's widow is now seeking legal advice after the tragic death.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLymphoma sufferer died in hospital after receiving inadequate careCCDHB did not undertake a full assessment or monitor her changing condition accurately.15 Apr 02:39 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Toddler left brain damaged after choking on apple at daycareNeihana Renata's family say their son's tragic choking incident has to spark change.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They thought I was a junkie shopping for drugs'Man says issue not losing his kidney, but how he was treated and his complaint handled.02 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQ&A: 'Medical manslaughter' a growing worryDr Jenny Vaughan has been visiting NZ to talk about "medical manslaughter". What is it?02 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandPatient in agony for 12 days after botched surgery sews colon shut'I should have been listened to,' says patient after complaint upheld.20 Mar 02:17 AM
New ZealandDisability service at fault after 21-year-old charged for serious incidentsNo risk management plan in place for mental health resident with history of stealing ...11 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandDHB breaches Health Code, resulting in death of premature babyThey failed to treat and assess the woman in a timely manner due to communication issues.04 Mar 04:16 AM
New ZealandBaby dies after DHB's multiple failings in care of mumThe baby was delivered by Caesarean section.18 Feb 01:34 AM
New ZealandMentally unwell woman dies, DHB in breachDHB accepts wrongdoing and promises improvements have been made.11 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandTwo-year-old boy wrongly given three vaccines"It was probably an honest mistake — but had a major impact on our family …."04 Feb 01:39 AM
New Zealand20-year battle: Family carers' pay deal finally settledThe settlement is confidential but it means the families no longer have a court date.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB criticised in investigation after death of cancer patientHealth and Disability Commissioner deemed aspects of care 'suboptimal'.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur fight for mum: Family wants answers after cancer patient bled to deathA super-dose of chemo was supposed to buy more time for Carmen Walker.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBedridden and broken: Mental disorder labels reduce access to careCriminologist with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome offered behaviour therapy by psychiatrist.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedication errors prompts call for nationwide digital systemToday, Commissioner Anthony Hill published a report looking into medication errors11 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandNichola's story: 'You'd never believe this would happen in NZ'Nichola Smith says doctors believe she is making up symptoms despite her EDS diagnosis.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies after GP gives her the wrong drugA GP's competence may be reviewed after a patient he gave the wrong drug to died05 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandSpecialist teachers big win for kidsMother of an autistic child believes having more school support will make huge difference.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHDC reviewer accused of conflict of interestRobert Love says an HDC advisor who reviewed his complaint did not disclose a conflict.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving widow sues after not one but two 'stuff-ups'A grieving widow has filed two lawsuits against Hawke's Bay District Health Board.17 Oct 07:06 PM
New ZealandBreach of code following tongue-tie incidentAn eight-day-old baby required medical attention after a midwife cut its frenulum.15 Oct 04:15 AM
