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

A nurse who felt it was her duty to help people no matter the political consequences

An introduction to the new book by Mark Derby about surgeon Douglas Jolly

A timeline of Cornwall Park

Shunned in New Zealand during the First World War, Ettie Rout was celebrated in France for her work.

The United States Army 39th General Hospital

Part two of memories collected from former staff of Cornwall Park's hospitals: the facilities.

Part one of memories collected from former staff of Cornwall Park's hospitals: maternal care and cancer treatment.

An introduction to the three hospitals that found their homes at Cornwall Park.

Some historic moments of the communities around Taihape coming together at Christmas to support patients in hospital.

A few milestones to mark the 130th anniversary of Palmerston North Hospital.

How medical histories interweave into an exhibition about commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and military service

One theatre-goer's experience watching a play about the public health system.

How filling time between flights has convinced a curator why everyone in Papakura should visit this museum.

Explore the contents of Captain Leaf's first aid kit.

A museum hidden in a town filled with bovine-related puns, Bulls Museum is worth a visit.

Read why a visit to Taihape Museum should be on everyone's to-do list.

As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2024

The Father of Modern Plastic Surgery

A small museum run by a great team which is a must-see the next time you're in Dannevirke.

Explore the contents of a first aid kit from the Second World War.

All For A Medal: The The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams is a self-published book of memoirs from nurse Colleen Williams (1931-2024). The memoirs span the period of 1949-1953 and are read by her daughter Laura Horrocks. A new chapter will be published each week until the book is complete.

All For A Medal: The The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams is a self-published book of memoirs from nurse Colleen Williams (1931-2024). The memoirs span the period of 1949-1953 and are read by her daughter Laura Horrocks. Part one is complete. Part two will be published weekly.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences at the hospital here in part five.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with babies at the hospital here in part four.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with perineal toileting and enemas at the hospital here in part three.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with the facilities at the hospital here in part two.

On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with new mothers at the hospital here in part one.