Pioneers of plastic surgery: the story of Kiwi innovation over the war years (Part 3)
The story of New Zealand’s extraordinary influence on the evolution of plastic and maxillofacial surgery is one of innovation forged in adversity.
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Plastics
Pioneers of plastic surgery: the story of Kiwi innovation over the war years (Part 2)
The groundbreaking work of this small group not only redefined surgical practice but also laid the foundation for a new medical specialty.
Plastics
Pioneers of plastic surgery: the story of Kiwi innovation over the war years (Part 1)
For a country as small as Aotearoa New Zealand, its impact on the global evolution of plastic and reconstructive surgery has been truly extraordinary.
Plastics
Quiet but with considerable mana: nurse Joyce Walters
Joyce Walters, a registered nurse, had a great influence on developing the New Zealand plastic surgical nursing service.
Plastics
Perfection in plastic surgery is only just good enough: Sir William Manchester
The Kiwi trailblazer plastic surgeon who returned home after WWII and established plastic surgery in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Trailblazers
Dr David Becroft: Children’s Health Advocate
Dr David Becroft was an influential, and at times controversial, advocate for children’s health.
Latest & New
Middlemore Hospital: the first two decades
An introduction to the new book by Earle Brown and Walter (Wally) Robins about Middlemore Hospital.
Plastics
Ink: the first incision - planning a plastic surgical operation
Of all surgical disciplines, plastic surgery demands the greatest degree of innovation to effectively address the conditions it seeks to correct.
Plastics
Planning is of the essence: a summary of reconstructive surgery techniques (Part 3)
Take a trip through the centuries and the evolution of surgical techniques to the life-giving work of today’s plastic and reconstructive surgeons (Part 3).
Plastics
Planning is of the essence: a summary of reconstructive surgery techniques (Part 2)
Take a trip through the centuries and the evolution of surgical techniques to the life-giving work of today’s plastic and reconstructive surgeons (Part 2).
Plastics
Planning is of the essence: a summary of reconstructive surgery techniques (Part 1)
Take a trip through the centuries and the evolution of surgical techniques to the life-giving work of today’s plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
Latest & New
Why you should love a leech: bloodletting’s modern revival
Once considered a symbol of old-fashioned quackery, the leech is having the ultimate medical comeback.
Latest & New
International Nurses Day 2025
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.
Telling Science
The Doctor’s bag: Dr Eleanor Baker McLaglan
Health camp advocate, house surgeon, rural doctor, and advocate for children’s health.
Telling Science
Northland Medical Museum: pneumothorax machines
Artificial pneumothorax machines and the development of a treatment for Tuberculosis.
Our Stories
Christmas Memories on the Ward
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.