Pharmacy error found by HDC: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell found the dispensing error was a ‘significant incident’ because of…
Health and Disability Commissioner’s report highlights how young man gained 20kg and died six months after admission to care home
His parents later found a receipt for an “enormous” Indian takeaway ordered about 10 days before he died.…
Three charged over unprovoked attacks at party in Churton Park, Wellington
“They then conducted a planned, violent, unprovoked assault on seven young people before fleeing the area,” Murdoch said.…
Young boy fighting for life after shark attack at Sydney’s Nielsen Park in Australia
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Inside the Family Court: Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Judge Lex De Jong drew upon his specialty in family law, his work with schools and his own…
‘The great adventure’: Grandson brings Far North soldier’s World War I story to life
He has produced three editions of Jim’s story. The latest details how the Ōkaihau farmer and musician swapped…
Young nurse left with a permanent injury amid calls to stem violence in mental health wards
Cat Flynn says she stays in her job because she respects the staff on her team and finds…
Waikato River tragedy: Adoptive father searched for missing son’s body
He claimed the water flowing through the Waikato River is different. Waikato River. Photo / Mike Scott Tiotia…
Rotorua SH36 fatal crash: 21-year-old driver named by police
Bay of Plenty road policing manager Inspector Phil Gillbanks said police had seen the car near Tīrau and…
Waitārere Beach shooting: Girl left ‘traumatised’, police yet to interview injured trio
Manawatū Area Commander Ross Grantham said this morning that police were dealing with an incredibly tragic situation and…
NZ Dairy Industry Awards: Entries open for ASB and Fonterra farm ownership prizes
The couple won the 2018 Waikato Share Farmers of the Year and achieved third place at the national…
Auckland father’s bowel cancer death prompts warning on symptom-free risk
His wife, Stacey Kenny, spoke to the Herald in the hope of raising awareness about the importance of…