Joyce Walters, a registered nurse, had a great influence on developing the New Zealand plastic surgical nursing service.

The Kiwi trailblazer plastic surgeon who returned home after WWII and established plastic surgery in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Dr David Becroft was an influential, and at times controversial, advocate for children’s health.

An introduction to the new book by Earle Brown and Walter (Wally) Robins about Middlemore Hospital.

Once considered a symbol of old-fashioned quackery, the leech is having the ultimate medical comeback.

International Nurses Day (held 12 May annually) is a chance to acknowledge the amazing work our highly skilled and committed nurses do day-in day-out to deliver excellent healthcare.

Health camp advocate, house surgeon, rural doctor, and advocate for children’s health.

Artificial pneumothorax machines and the development of a treatment for Tuberculosis.

Nurses Heather Spinetto and Jocelyn Peach recall special Christmas memories and shared camaraderie on the ward, with staff working hard to create Christmas magic for their patients, including families and children. Throughout history celebrating Christmas has always been important for nurses and their patients, from nurses in capes and candles singing Christmas carols in years gone by, through to the wonderful decorations made by nurses today.