New ZealandOsteopath in breach of code, commissioner findsThe woman had sustained back injuries and sought treatment from an osteopath.08 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandDoctor under fire for cancer diagnosis delayWoman's breast cancer diagnosis delayed six months after doctor failed to make referral08 Oct 02:12 AM
New ZealandRest home in breach of code after elderly man died after assault by fellow residentOther resident was seen kicking the victim in the abdomen while he was on the floor.01 Oct 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Nobody cared at all': Woman forced to give birth alone to stillborn child speaksThe woman, who had no medical help, is still suffering from PTSD six months on.24 Sep 09:06 PM
New ZealandHDC: 'It's a disciplinary matter'Examinations without consent are a disciplinary matter, says health commissioner.21 Sep 12:38 AM
New ZealandPhysio breaks code with client relationshipDeputy Health and Disability Commissioner Meenal Duggal looking into the matter.17 Sep 11:14 AM
New ZealandTrapped: Confined in home by broken wheelchair lift'Mostly you want to give up - but you can't because that's not achieving anything.'25 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandOtago woman's cancer now terminal after errorOtago woman regarded as a "time waster" by doctors is now dying from cancer.24 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandDoctor missed 43mm mass - now this patient is dying of cancerScan showed alarming 43mm mass - but the doctor deleted the test results.20 Aug 06:12 PM
New ZealandMusician Peter Gutteridge's death: Hospital admits failingsMiddlemore mental health unit is being rebuilt to reduce the risk of more deaths.16 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandDHB must improve systems after missed appointments lead to eye diseaseCounties Manukau DHB is having to make changes to its overdue appointments systems.13 Aug 07:06 AM
New ZealandMan died minutes after paramedics decided he didn't need to go to hospitalParamedics told to personally apologise to man's family and undertake further training.13 Aug 05:33 AM
New ZealandDHB criticised over man's deathDictatorial health service short on compassion - deputy commissioner.24 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandMan dies after unnamed DHB misses diagnosis of rare heart conditionA 70yr old man died in a hospital emergency department after coming in with back pain.23 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandRest home nurse leaves heart-attack victim to dieMan's life could have been saved if nurse had resuscitated.16 Jul 05:03 AM
New ZealandRest home in breach over resident's smelly woundRest home resident's wound was smelly & surrounded by cellulitis, with a yellow discharge.09 Jul 06:23 AM
New ZealandWoman died after cancer missed in scanWoman given the all clear, only to discover her cancer was not picked up by radiologist02 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandIncurable cancer diagnosis follows communication breakdownDoctors failed to tell a woman her cancer was more serious than first thought.25 Jun 06:16 AM
New ZealandDoctor at fault after patient dies from thyroid cancerPatient dies from thyroid cancer after doctor fails to refer her for an ultrasound.11 Jun 07:07 AM
New ZealandBaby stable after methadone poisoningMethadone poisoning in children can have severe consequences.09 Jun 01:49 AM
New ZealandReport shows cruel treatment of disabled manThe man had been living in IDEA's residential services during the time of the incident.31 May 09:53 AM
New ZealandBirthing botch-up leads to 20-year-old having hysterectomyNew mum has hysterectomy after midwife fails to tell her the risks of slow labour.28 May 06:21 AM
New ZealandDHB apologises to patients after long waits for urgent careOne man died, another lost an eye and a woman missed follow-up after a cardiac arrest.28 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandDoctor admits failure over woman's twisted ovaryJunior doctor told commission he was 'truly sorry' for misdiagnosing woman's twisted ovary07 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandGirl died after radiologist failed to spot lesionRadiologist said workload was 'heavy' when he missed eventually fatal lesion.30 Apr 07:20 AM
New ZealandLaser surgery error: Ophthalmologist told to apologiseOphthalmologist failed to check measurements for woman's laser eye surgery.30 Apr 04:58 AM
New ZealandCarer who assaulted dementia patient may face legal actionThe breach was a "very serious departure from fundamental ethical and legal standards".09 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandResthome death 'can't be in vain'Exclusive: Daughter of dead woman received alarming email regarding her mother's care.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman died after rest home bedsores became infectedWoman died after infected bedsore were not properly treated in rest home.26 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandDoctor reprimanded after failing to refer patient with cancerous lumpDoctor breaches consumers' rights after failing to refer a patient with a cancerous lump.19 Mar 06:22 AM
KahuTiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandClaims of neglect at rest home not the firstClaims of substandard care at rest home are not the first, says daughter of late mum.13 Mar 03:29 AM
New ZealandNurse guilty of falsifying patient notesA nurse has been struck off the register for faking patient notes to cover up poor care.05 Mar 06:14 AM
New ZealandPremature baby's care: MidCentral DHB slammedThe MidCentral DHB has been ordered to apologise to a family over a baby's care.19 Feb 04:45 AM
