WorldBlood tests promise to detect cancer early. How well do they work?Start-ups have developed tests to detect over a dozen cancers early.16 Jul 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealedSemaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.06 Jul 04:12 AM
WorldBritish doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet careAuthorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.29 Jun 10:25 PM
New Zealand'I’m gonna see you burn at the stake': Paramedic bit partner on the nose, then strangled her16 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Misleading in the extreme': Former TVNZ presenter and doctor claims HIV doesn’t exist 27 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandDoctor who drugged and secretly filmed med student allowed to keep workingThe Medical Council want him suspended, but the High Court disagreed.17 May 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Grossly dishonest': Blood lab medical technician loses registration for CV fraudShe falsely claimed to be a 'Doctor of Medicine' in her CV.16 May 05:28 AM
New ZealandPharmacist made $126k selling stolen medication on Trade Me Jayant Patel was caught after his boss checked his CCTV and hired a private investigator.15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor claims sexual video was to document woman's consentThe doctor and married woman met on a sexual website and had a secret relationship.16 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor, ex-TVNZ presenter ordered to pay $148k for 'misleading' Covid-19 videosSamantha Bailey posted Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandGP practising again after having sex with vulnerable patientDr Salil Elias denied having sex with the woman but DNA testing proved otherwise.17 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor gave student erectile dysfunction meds, told him it was for jetlagThe doctor was discharged without conviction, avoided suspension and kept his name secret.15 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat taking an antihistamine does to your brainSome research suggests popular hay fever medication could increase your risk of dementia.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAllegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25kThe Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.27 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandKiwi nurse's relationship with baby's dad was 'too soon' but not misconductThe High Court has overturned the nurse's professional misconduct finding.12 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five yearsNearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaby turned blue while Starship Hospital nurse sat in armchair with headphones onAn alarm had been blaring for nearly half a minute but Vickie Wade didn't hear it.15 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bar needs to be higher': Advocate's call for tougher penalties for doctor misconduct"We’re short of doctors, but we shouldn’t accept doctors whose behaviour is that bad.”19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five yearsNearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor who prescribed ADHD medication without approval to pay $175k, suspendedDr Tony Hanne prescribed ADHD medication on 5662 occasions without approval.24 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLying nurse told schizophrenic patient her children were hisThey met when she was assigned to care for him in a mental health clinic.10 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMale nurse who wanted to see caregiver in bikini at work guilty of sexual harassmentNow the male nurse has been found guilty of professional misconduct.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them onlineJayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful conduct': Midwife struck off for claiming $200,000 for fake servicesSanaz Khodaverdian tried to mislead auditors by altering and creating false documents.15 Feb 04:54 AM
New Zealand'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervisionGunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandShirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patientThe physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Nazi scumbag liar': Nurse's rant after person complained about anti-vax postDenise Perkins used her role as a nurse to deter people from getting the Covid-19 vaccine.08 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPhysio suspended for sexual misconduct on young female athlete patientThe physio indecently touched the girl on multiple occasions.29 Jan 06:09 PM
