Flesh-eating bug cases treble in NZ hospitals
The number of patients in New Zealand hospitals attacked by "flesh-eating" bugs has trebled since 1990.
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Study exposes extra risk for heart patients
Many people with heart failure are getting ineffective treatment and face an increased risk of dying, a global study says. The NZ Ministry of Health agrees with the findings.
Olympic star's 'superbug' claim
A Commonwealth Games medallist claims to have been maimed after being infected in hospital during a routine operation.
Man with knife in hospital 'stroppy'
There are reports a man is wandering around the burns unit at Middlemore Hospital with a knife.
Toddler's death now a homicide investigation
Police have launched a homicide inquiry following the death of three-year-old Palmerston North girl Kash McKinnon.
Visitor had fears for safety of toddler who died
Emergency services called because of visitor's fears for 3-year-old girl who later died in hospital.
Man - not father - was looking after toddler who died of head injuries
Police hope a post mortem on a three-year-old girl who died today of suspected head injuries will reveal more about the circumstances in which she died.
Injured toddler dies in hospital
The three-year-old girl found unconscious at a Palmerston North home yesterday afternoon has died.
Commision backs radical changes to doctor training
Radical changes to the employment and training of hospital doctors have been recommended this afternoon by a Health Ministry-appointed commission.
