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Nurse's affair with patient's husband
The patient, a mum of two, had a severe stroke which left her virtually unable to talk.
NZ deaths lead to new drug - 40 years later
An American doctor has finally produced a drug which offers a solution to the problems which killed patients in several New Zealand hospitals 40 years ago.
Foreign health bills top $19m
Foreign patients treated in New Zealand hospitals owe the system at least $19 million.
ACC admits hardline too tough
The ACC has admitted it has been rejecting too many claimants seeking elective surgery.
Move to fix prescription problems
Patients being given the wrong prescription occurs "a lot", according to the Health Quality and Safety Commission, but a new system should help prevent cases like the tragic death of Shirley Curtis.
TV Picks of the week: Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice
Writer Shonda Rhimes gave her characters an incredible shake-up when she wrote the shooting storyline into the final of Grey's Anatomy's sixth season.
Man charged with toddler's murder
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Auckland toddler Seini Unaloto Ikamanu. Seini, also known as Jane, was injured at her parents' home in March last year and died in December.
NZ's stillbirth rate among highest
An expert says many more babies would survive if the country quit smoking and reduced its obesity.
Our own House physician
An Auckland doctor solves medical mysteries that have her colleagues stumped. Andrew Laxon asks her how she does it
Elective surgery postponed after power failure
All elective surgery has been postponed at Auckland and Starship Hospitals as technicians scramble to fix a back-up power failure at Auckland and Starship hospitals.