They're belittled, humiliated and pushed to their limits. Mava Enoka reports.

Documents show $8.6m spent to extend learning hub while mould festers at kids' hospital.

The Middlemore buildings are symptomatic of a rottenness in the way health is run.

Union calls for budget rules to be ripped up after revelations about rotten hospital.

The country's 27,000 nurses nationwide are not satisfied with a 2 per cent pay rise offer.

Robots have again proved faithful companions to patients managing their health at home.

Emma Penney has been left with PTSD and depression after her appendectomy went wrong.

Hospital bombed after doctor had given instructions via Skype to Syrian surgeons.

Mousie's grandmother plans to run a marathon to raise money for Starship to say thank you.

Brave Jacob Pringle, 14, is in the fight of his life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A nurse has been struck off the register for faking patient notes to cover up poor care.

Mums discuss life, and death, with their "heart babies". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Staff are working under extreme stress say employers.

Coromandel's historic blockade could lead the way on flu protection.

Abortion committee urges politicians to update "archaic" law.

Dr Nigel Murray spent thousands of taxpayers money during the 3 years he was Chief Executive of Waikato DHB.

Waikato DHB's interim chief executive Derek Wright talks about his new job. Video/Alan Gibson

Wanaka man died in ambulance while being transported from Dunstan Hospital to another.

Ten years after his death, Ed Hillary's legacy lives on strongly

Police are trying to find out how the dumped man was injured.

Two major crashes on Canterbury roads, two more killed.

"Smirking midwives" ignored her pleas for a C-section.

After saying goodbye to loved ones, Jan Scott did not expect to see another Christmas.

Family faces a $200,000 bill to keep their daughter alive after scooter accident in Bali.

His eyes were closed and his body was racked by a violent seizure, but why?

Briefings: Areas of patient safety need more work the Health Minister has been told.

Most maternity hospitals require written informed consent for infant formula.

A total of 542 adverse events were reported by district health boards in the last year.

WARNING: Graphic. Shocking footage shows how a veteran died while his nurses laughed.

A robot that gives birth is used in training staff at upgraded Delivery Suite Theatre in Waikato Hospital. / Alan Gibson