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…
Waitangi Tribunal calls for extension to citizenship rights for Māori, rules legislation breaches Te Tiriti o Waitangi
“We would like to think that we’re living in a really different Aotearoa now, and that it’s really…
Premature baby Sophie Neho defies odds as Dargaville-based parents vow not to give up
“If we didn’t get the second opinion, Sophie would not be here,” Jackson said. Sophie Neho pictured soon…
Government backs three‑day hospital or birthing unit stay for new mothers
The Ministry of Health had been told to work with Health New Zealand on preparing for the change.…
HDC finds Whanganui health provider breached woman’s care standards while giving birth
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall included in her recommendations that Health NZ Whanganui develop and implement…
Keisha Castle-Hughes tells Waitangi Tribunal of barriers for Māori tamariki born abroad
“I had always believed they were entitled to be recognised as tangata whenua here … we are tangata…
China court cancels auctioning of cat to repay owner debts, feline finds loving home
A court in eastern China which was set to auction a cat to repay its owner’s debts has…