New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Covered in faeces': Harrowing findings at Geraldine rest homeThe HDC found widespread care failures at McKenzie Healthcare.26 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Minimal attention': GP oversight blamed for missed prostate cancer diagnosisThe clinic's recall system failed between 2014 and 2018 due to changes. 19 May 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeons protest ‘harsh’ assessment process, accuse advocates of intimidation A mesh harm advocate said she was stunned by the accusations. 17 May 05:00 PM
Healthcare'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled outThe dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.12 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'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. 10 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandHospital's standard of care fell short: Baby stillborn after high-risk mum had three bleedsThe HDC is critical about some aspects of the woman's care at Auckland Hospital.05 May 03:30 AM
New Zealand'We could have saved my mum's life': Family's complaint after delayed cancer diagnosisA woman's ultrasound of a pelvic mass was delayed by six months due to a clerical error.05 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Doctor's error with implant leads to unwanted pregnancyThe non-binary person thought they were protected but became pregnant while overseas.14 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgeryThe boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandFamily of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassionThe little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFuneral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrowThe family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.10 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgeryInvestigations have been launched by police and Health NZ.08 Apr 08:12 PM
New Zealand‘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.07 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: From bone cancer to running with a bladeKerikeri teen Annabel Knight – from bone cancer to running with a blade. Video / Corey FlemingWatch06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMental health nurse’s 46-year career ends with ruling he was sexually intimate with patientBut William McPhail says he will never agree with the patient’s account.03 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.'24 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandRural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunchThe baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.24 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandBotched: Cancer patient still seeks answers after surgeon removes wrong lungIan Tollemache wants an explanation of how a surgery mistake happened.22 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken legThe 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.17 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan 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.10 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Healthcare assistant photographed man in coma, shared with othersThe healthcare worker, who knew the patient, also shared his medical information.03 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters with wrong gear burned by sulphuric acid - reportTwo firefighters wearing incorrect safety gear suffered burns. 26 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandInappropriate messages and home visits: Osteo leaves NZ amid indecent assault claimsThe osteopath sent texts with flower emojis and discussed sexual topics.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandShe was screaming ‘no’: 6yo traumatised after skin cut by saw during cast removalLola was cut numerous times by a saw as nurses worked to remove a cast from her ankle. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient loses lung after surgeon botches tumour removalNow he has cancer in his remaining lung which can't be operated on due to only having one.17 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Terrible pain': Woman left in agony after dentist puts crown on wrong toothThe previously 'perfectly healthy' tooth later required a root canal.10 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dies of sepsis from a perforation during surgery to remove cancerPatient was admitted to hospital after the procedure and treated for pancreatitis.03 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandChristian counsellor told abused teen she had 'soul ties' to her rapistMultiple criticisms made of faith-based residential facility with oppressive rules.03 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandTherapist told to apologise and get mentor after woman’s distressing massageHe touched the woman inappropriately and asked her personal questions.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor faulted following woman’s death days after Covid vaccinationA GP at an urgent care clinic failed to provide the unwell woman with appropriate care.21 Jan 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Death of two women during pregnancy among NZ maternity system's harm casesThe Herald has obtained details of major harm and death events in the maternity system. 20 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving motherCalls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.08 Jan 04:00 PM
