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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Health & Safety articles  Health & Safety
    A woman who had surgery to relieve back pain was left with no movement in her legs, and impaired bowel and bladder function
     1 September 2025
    A woman who had surgery to relieve back pain was left with no movement in her legs, and impaired bowel and bladder function
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    An elderly woman with breast cancer who went into surgery for a mastectomy- died from a brain injury after a breathing tube was mistakenly put into her oesophagus
    1 Sep: An elderly woman with breast cancer who went into surgery for a mastectomy- died from a brain injury after a breathing tube was mistakenly put into her oesophagus... more
    NZ’s shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality: what the evidence tells us
    1 Sep: Many studies show public funding of private healthcare can be more expensive and less equitable. A truly evidence-based health system would acknowledge this.... more
    A plea to fully fund meningococcal vaccines for all young people
    1 Sep: A plea to fully fund meningococcal vaccines for all young people... more
    A record number of cases of bacterial disease leptospirosis were recorded in 2023
    31 Aug: A record number of cases of bacterial disease leptospirosis were recorded in 2023... more
    A warning the increase in deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant overdoses - is likely just the beginning
    31 Aug: A warning the increase in deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant overdoses - is likely just the beginning... more
    A range of salad products, sold at supermarkets, have been recalled for potentially containing metal filings
    30 Aug: A range of salad products, sold at supermarkets, have been recalled for potentially containing metal filings... more
    Dissappointment at proposed changes to alcohol laws - and concern for New Zealanders
    29 Aug: Dissappointment at proposed changes to alcohol laws - and concern for New Zealanders... more
    The number of retail property vacancies in the heart of Auckland is the highest in the country
    28 Aug: The number of retail property vacancies in the heart of Auckland is the highest in the country... more
    Interpersonal violence in NZ is a public health crisis, not just a social one – new research
    27 Aug: New Zealanders who have experienced interpersonal violence are more likely to end up in hospital for both injury and illness.... more

     Most Popular Recent Health & Safety News
     05 Aug: A Dunedin pub has been banned from selling alcohol for two days, after running social media giveaways promoting the sale of alcohol +++++++++++++++++++++
     26 Aug: Israeli strikes on southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital kill at least 20, including journalists +++++++++++++++++
     25 Aug: A pharmacist says her industry's under an unsustainable amount of pressure +++++++++++++++
     23 Aug: A batch of a viral lemon sorbet product's being pulled from supermarket shelves - after failing to declare it contains milk ++++++++++++++
     13 Aug: Belief lessons can be learnt after two Canterbury mental health patients murdered members of the public ++++++++++++++
     26 Aug: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital a 'tragic mishap' as condemnation grows +++++++++++++
     07 Aug: A display of kotahitanga or unity from Iwi Maori Partnership Boards - standing up for their equitable health mandate ++++++++++++


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