GP criticised for discussing abortion process at clinic front desk: HDC report
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell. Photo / James Gilberd Photography Ltd In a decision released…
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…
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Jevon McSkimming situation must never happen again
The highest-ranking police officers in New Zealand ignored anonymous allegations that McSkimming was a sexual predator. Instead, the…
Jack Schlossberg condemns Julia Fox over Jackie Kennedy Halloween costume
“Julia Fox glorifying political violence is disgusting, desperate and dangerous”, he wrote, “I’m sure her late grandmother would…
Fans say Kristen Bell’s anniversary tribute to husband Dax Shepard ‘not funny’
“Not funny at all. What kind of man says that to his wife? Oh wait, I know exactly…
Air New Zealand criticised over $870 fee for sick Bali passenger
He was too sick to fly home on the family’s scheduled return flight. Lisa said that, despite medical…
Boss criticised after denying empathy to mum taking sick child to hospital
The boss then approved the absence but told her not to “take too long” as “we need you…
Health NZ criticised after teen’s chance to save teeth risked by hospital delay
The Health and Disability Commissioner found in a report released today that the long-term prognosis for the young…
TranzAlpine train fares criticised as return trip for a family nears $2000
Development West Coast chief executive Heath Milne said he often hears that locals would love to do the…
Boy racer bill criticised for targeting Pasifika car enthusiasts
“Otherwise this seems to be curbing the freedoms of people to congregate – the freedom of association, the…
Māori wards: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell criticises Hobson’s Pledge for using her image, quotes in social media post
Tapsell voted against Māori wards for Rotorua Lakes Council in 2021. But in 2024, when faced with a…
Hawke’s Bay fires: Penalty of fine criticised as ‘economic incentive to burn’
“$300 is not a deterrent. It’s actually an economic incentive to burn,” Graham said. “I rang the Pollution…