New ZealandMan died within two days of being sent home from hospital without oxygenThe much-loved husband and father was rushed back to hospital but died there.11 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandJunior doctor failed to check if woman was pregnant before inserting contraceptive deviceThe woman found out she was pregnant at 20 weeks when she felt movement in her abdomen.04 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSupport worker verbally abused and spat on disabled woman in his careThe worker has been ordered to apologise to his victim.04 Nov 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Man dies after hospital keeps him sitting in ED for hours, loses notes, fails to order scanThe doctor felt 'very overwhelmed' during an exceptionally busy night in ED.04 Nov 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHealth watchdog apologises to surgeon's former lover after ignoring complaintPhilip Polkinghorne's lover said she was 'snubbed'.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic events': Man at risk of self harm taken home by social workers, then took his own lifeSocial workers overlooked critical information after getting limited handover from police.21 Oct 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Systems weaknesses': Intimate patient procedures carried out by students, traineesThe report pointed towards weaknesses in the system across the country.14 Oct 08:47 AM
New Zealand'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded EDTony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.14 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandMan dies as wife drives him to hospital after St John fails to send ambulanceHe was suffering 'classic heart attack symptoms' but an ambulance was not dispatched.14 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome carer claimed car had been sold – but was caught driving it after elderly woman diedHDC: 'Onus is on the support worker to behave in a professional manner.'07 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandWoman who thought she was cancer-free now terminal after radiologist missed clues on scanThe error came to light when she questioned how her cancer could have spread so quickly.30 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Life or death': West Coasters march through the streets to protest 'dire' healthcare systemBuller's after-hours clinic is closing, while only one ambulance services the West Coast.28 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandMissing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facilityUltimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.26 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandStressed patient did not give informed consent for removal of fallopian tube - commissionerThe woman said she was only made aware of the removal when she was advised a year later.23 Sep 05:38 AM
New ZealandClient 'used as a punching bag' - residential care service shut downA manager said a carer 'should never have been employed' at the service, now closed.23 Sep 02:53 AM
New ZealandWoman dies from aorta tear after being sent home from ED with indigestion medicationA doctor ruled out her shortness of breath and chest pain as being cardiac-related.16 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandPharmacy blunder: Mother in shock after her 2-year-old's close callShe almost gave her child five times more liquid steroid than prescribed.13 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandCounsellor exploited clients, sent them photos of her boob jobOne client felt she was paying $120 an hour to spend time with her friend.09 Sep 04:06 AM
New ZealandBaby stopped breathing after pharmacist failed to check 'reckless' steroid doseThe pharmacist made the medicine five times stronger than it should have been.09 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandHealthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was deadThe man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.05 Sep 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costsCarolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.05 Sep 03:59 AM
New Zealand‘I think I am going to die’: Adrenaline incorrectly administered sends patient into cardiac arrestAn ambulance had been called to the woman who was experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.02 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandThe penalty for misusing disability car parks will increase from $150 to $750The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.Watch29 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandMan died after junior doctor botched chest drain procedureThe patient did not provide informed consent for the doctor to perform the procedure.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPharmac asked to consider stopping long-term subsidy of antibiotics after man’s deathNo one warned the man of the risk of taking nitrofurontoin for more than six months.26 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandSurgery denied: Mum with painful endometriosis told she's too young for hysterectomyThe HDC has found the doctor was 'unduly influenced by his own views' regarding her care.19 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospital asked to apologise after multiple doctors fail to diagnose cancerHealth NZ Waikato and surgeon apologise for delayed bowel cancer diagnosis.12 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ must apologise after surgeon circumcised man without his consentHe made the unexpected discovery when the postoperative bandages were removed.12 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A listening ear': Mental health worker had sexual relationship with client's exThe client was suspicious after her ex had information she'd only shared with the worker.05 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I wish I got a second opinion': Women left blind in one eye after missed diagnosisDespite two surgeries, it was too late to save the woman's eye.29 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Multiple failures': Midwife censured over note-taking errors during stillborn birthsThe midwife has now been censured for multiple failures in her care of several women.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ criticised after misread smears allowed cancer to spreadPippa van Paauwe’s smear tests were incorrectly assessed as normal, two consecutive times.22 Jul 05:52 AM
