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…
‘SNL’ recap: Melissa McCarthy demonstrates why she’s a repeat host
Along with Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy is one of those performers who’s been on “Saturday…
Baby in fleeing car as Invercargill police pursuit ends in SH6 crash
About 6pm, the fleeing vehicle hit road spikes on SH6 near the McKenzie Rd intersection and soon after…
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…
Police concerned for mother after newborn baby found outside Canberra fire station
Police are concerned for the welfare of the mother of a newborn baby boy found outside a fire…
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…
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…
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…
Baby undergoes chemotherapy after large brain tumour discovered
McComb and Declan’s father then drove him to Wellington Hospital for an MRI at the doctor’s recommendation. Medical…
Baby’s terrifying fight for life after sudden collapse at rural home
Mel Roborgh says she’ll never forget the moment the Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed on their farm near Culverden…
Toddler dies after being struck by freight train near Narrabri
A one-year-old child has died after being struck by a freight train in the New South Wales north-western…
Gold medal winning Black Fern Sarah Hirini announces pregnancy, due next year
She was part of the Black Ferns’ 2017 and 2021 Rugby World Cup winning teams. Hirini also won…