New ZealandChange urged after death of diabeticAn investigation has found that health providers "missed opportunities for intervention" in the days before the death of a diabetic, 68. 16 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman, 43, dies after three-month swine flu battleA NZ woman has died after being ravaged by swine flu for three months. The 43-year-old had no other health conditions when she became ill.12 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandHospital A&E struggles with record influx of patientsUsual winter increase in cases continues into spring, with no signs of slowdown.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandLabtests misses patient's cancerLabtests failed to diagnose cancer in tissue taken from a patient with a history of malignant melanoma.11 Nov 03:00 PM
KahuFunding cuts threaten drug clinicOne of only two Maori-based residential centres for youth faces closure by April.10 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandSkin cancer costs NZ millionsA report for the Cancer Society says treatment of the preventable disease costs the health system more than $57m.07 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHospital restrains man for six yearsA mentally ill patient restrained in solitary confinement for almost six years is one of several disturbing cases the Ombudsmen have uncovered.04 Nov 03:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Health costs far scarier than bill for superThe scariest part of the long-term fiscal projections the Treasury released last week is the discussion of health-care costs, writes Brian Fallow.04 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDHB chief: Labtests lied to usLabtests has been accused of lying to Auckland's district health boards over its quality and safety systems.03 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldBritain's health service pays millions to gag whistleblowersNHS whistleblowers are routinely gagged in order to cover up dangerous and even dishonest practices that could attract bad publicity and damage a hospital's reputation.01 Nov 10:13 PM
BDBDAged careTough decisions needed to avoid crisis -TreasuryTough decisions about prisons, education, pensions and tax need to be made if NZ is to avoid a looming Government debt crisis, says Treasury.29 Oct 02:47 AM
