Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Early pregnancy placenta models show significant effects from PFAS exposure
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the…
Calcium fails to prevent pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, study finds
An updated Cochrane review has found that calcium supplementation has no effect on pre-eclampsia, challenging long-held assumptions about…
ACC granted leave to appeal court decision ordering it to fund the care of a baby with Down syndrome
The corporation declined hers and her daughter’s applications, and, earlier this year, she took her fight to the…
All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa on injury, fatherhood and love
Danielle says, “We planned the induction for the same day the team was announced, as we knew if…
Man wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was ‘violent and not rational’ – witness
Judge Kenneth Johnston KC said they acted in genuine fear for the safety of the woman, the child…
Man wielding hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby – were police justified?
She was reportedly bleeding and screaming as he was hacking at the wooden shelter with half of a…
Coroner’s inquest probes possible SUDI death of baby Chloe Nicholson in state care
It was there that she died from suspected Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) after being fed by…
System failures: Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora criticised over Waitākere Hospital stillbirth care
The blocked caller mode was one in a series of failures, including those of a doctor and Health…
Boris Becker celebrates 58th birthday with arrival of baby girl Zoe Vittoria
In June, the commentator and 34-year-old Lilian – who tied the knot in front of 150 guests during…
Hutt Valley man accused of intentionally injuring baby faces court
The 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene. He is due to reappear in Hutt Valley District Court…
Choking risk prompts Kmart recall of Anko Pop and Surprise Playset
The product has been on sale from January 2020 to November 2025 and only batch 20/25 from Vietnam…