New ZealandNurse who stole more than $1200 from patient allowed to continue work"She must recognise that this is a 'once-only' second chance."14 Mar 10:12 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia advocate convicted of South African murders censured in New ZealandSouth African doctor guilty of murder didn't disclose convictions.12 Feb 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Mum's life changed forever': Woman paralysed after surgeon's errorThe Medical Council of New Zealand will decide if the surgeon is still fit to practice.23 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Series of misunderstandings' allowed builder's apprentice to watch heart surgeryThe student's flatmate observed the entirety of a three hour-plus cardiac bypass surgery.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Builder's apprentice snuck into heart bypass surgery - how he got inDocuments reveal a builder's apprentice watched an entire cardiac bypass operation.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGP scandal to be investigated furtherThe Medical Council has appointed a professional conduct committee to look at the case.12 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandBreast examination breached patient's rights - HDC findsThe woman had just moved town and wanted to get referred to the local diabetes service.17 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandSecond coroner's inquest into death of patient deniedWhistleblower doctor and family consider seeking judicial review of Carmen Walker's death.04 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB privacy breach 'disappointing'A doctor had his medical records accessed by colleagues after he went to the ED for care.02 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandUS doctor accused of sex with patient, finds work in NZTwo American psychiatrists who worked in NZ were accused of having sex with patients.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex with patient kept secret in psychiatrist's NZ work applicationPsychiatrist didn't tell authorities of affair with patient when he applied to work in NZ.16 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandDoctor's sex affair with teen: DHB had been warned of issues after Google searchNo changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo suspension for gynaecologist accused of STI testing woman on first dateDr Naylin Appanna is allowed to continue practising, despite the allegations.20 Mar 03:23 AM
New Zealand'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step upOfficial campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandGynaecologist accused of performing STI test on woman during first dateGynaecologist Naylin Appanna has already been suspended from practising in Australia.04 Mar 05:07 AM
New ZealandMan with bipolar rushed to hospital after failures by six doctorsMan's deteriorating renal function continuously missed over a two-year period.07 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandMan dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.06 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew mum loses baby, doctor removes ovary without consentMelanie Hughes did not know her ovary had been removed until some months later.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister appoints 13 new DHB chairsThe government has overhauled leadership of the nation's health boards.06 Dec 06:48 PM
New ZealandHospital accused of allowing gynaecological exams without consentClaims doctors performed surgeries on women under anaesthetic without their consent.04 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrist in breach for buying house from vulnerable patientCommissioner slams psychiatrist and nurse for crossing professional boundaries.25 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 50 medical students to be denied graduationThe students will be prevented from graduating following an overseas placement rort.18 Nov 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctor files legal proceedings stalling NZ Medical CouncilControversial Hamilton gynaecologist suspended from working in Australia.15 Oct 05:59 AM
New ZealandAuckland doctor accused of rape can still practiceMedical Council of New Zealand hamstrung by doctors appealing action through the courts.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor keeps licence after covertly recording female colleaguesDr Samuel Wilson disguised the USB camera on his car keys and door opener.04 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving doctor caught five times over limit swerving into motorway trafficThe doctor has two drink driving convictions as well as two for assault while drunk.27 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandDoctor who pursued sex with patients: 'Please don't complain it could ruin my life'Laying a compliant "would be pretty harsh for abusing your trust", doctor tells patient.09 Aug 12:24 AM
New ZealandGP wrongly prescribed drugs 74 times: 'I was in a bad headspace'"I was ashamed that I needed that medication, I felt like a failure," doctor says.31 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandDoctor guilty of prescribing drugs to family, friends, colleaguesThe doctor himself has a history of drug dependency which concerned the tribunal.30 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandGP wrongly prescribing drugsThe doctor was suffering from depression, anxiety and sleeping problems, tribunal hears.30 Jul 03:03 AM
New ZealandHealth practitioner found prescribing meds to herself and familyShe was found to commit professional misconduct for wrongly prescribing medications.30 May 09:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoctors' pay: Health conflict a 'dirty little secret'The money question: Should private practice be used to entice specialists to stay in NZ?15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecialists in public and private face conflict of interestClinicians could abuse their power by pushing patients to private practise. So do they?13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQ&A: 'Medical manslaughter' a growing worryDr Jenny Vaughan has been visiting NZ to talk about "medical manslaughter". What is it?02 Apr 02:18 AM
