Whakatāne rest home failed over wound, pain and nutrition care, HDC finds
The woman moved her father, who was in his mid-80s, from Whangārei to Whakatāne in June 2021 so…
Lady Joan Branson inquest: Coroner links death to lack of anticoagulants
“I do find her death would have likely been prevented and the lack of anticoagulation did cause or…
Did a changing room design at an Auckland council pool leave swimmers exposed?
The woman who complained to pool staff about the incident did not wish to discuss the specific details…
Suicide review took more than a year, leaving grieving mum ‘disillusioned’ with health system
He had attempted suicide twice and had been admitted to secure facilities. His death was referred to Coroner…
Jade Richards’ death: Coroner urges music festivals to help prevent fatigued driving
Donaldson was found to have had a shortage of sleep over the four-day festival before making a “flawed…
Office bans, fish stigma exposed in Sealord Workplace Fish Discrimination Report
While Aotearoa is a marine-loving nation surrounded by sea, the report revealed nearly half of respondents chose not…
Pāpāmoa residents rally against second Tauranga toll on new interchange
But motorists who stop off at Pāpāmoa East, then later rejoin the TEL will pay both tolls –…
Unelected voting rights change puts Rotorua iwi representation in the spotlight
“That’s been the challenge with the announcement,” she said. “We don’t know yet.” Tapsell described the committee as…
Hannah McQueen: Long haul travel tips for older adults to prevent falls and health risks
Long haul flights feel longer. Knees have opinions about cobblestones. Medications run on timetables that ignore time zones.…
Moutoa floodgates opened to relieve pressure on Manawatū River
Shirley said there was a “common misconception” that opening the gate acted like a plug, draining upstream and…
I’m an oncologist. Here’s why I recommend exercise to lower cancer risk
How does exercise reduce cancer risk? Physical activity reduces the likelihood of developing cancer in a number of…
Hero who rescued family trapped in notorious Napier beach surf identified; calls for better safety measures
The stony beach is considered dangerous and signs are in place warning people not to swim. It could…