Image

News and stories

Catch up on our latest news and stories here.

Find out what’s been happening, thanks to our generous supporters, courageous patients and their loving whānau and wonderful healthcare workers.

 

News in Cardiovascular Care

Catch up on the incredible work happening in Auckland City Hospital’s CVICU and wider Cardiovascular teams.
Jan’s hospital: patient, nurse, legacy
June 22, 2026

Jan’s hospital: patient, nurse, legacy

Before becoming a much-loved nurse in ED, Jan Cowan was no stranger to the hospital.
Read more
The HOPE Box brings a lifesaving heart to Taylor
May 26, 2025

The HOPE Box brings a lifesaving heart to Taylor

Taylor had a heart transplant when he was just 17 years old, with a donor heart brought from Australia.
Read more
Jill gives thanks after life-saving cancer surgery and care
September 30, 2021

Jill gives thanks after life-saving cancer surgery and care

It’s not the first time Jill’s life has been saved by the dedicated teams at Auckland City Hospital.
Read more
Memories honoured with gift to Mental Health
August 5, 2021

Memories honoured with gift to Mental Health

When Shayne received a gift in his friend’s will, he made a donation to help mental health patients.
Read more
Pat’s lasting legacy gives dialysis patients more freedom
August 5, 2021

Pat’s lasting legacy gives dialysis patients more freedom

In 2012, Pat started dialysis treatment, which she described as “like having a part-time job”.
Read more
Yvonne gives comfort to fellow patients
October 21, 2019

Yvonne gives comfort to fellow patients

I now have two birthdays, one for me, and one for my heart and kidney I feel so lucky.
Read more
Grateful Janice finds way to say ‘thank you’ for life-saving care
September 23, 2019

Grateful Janice finds way to say ‘thank you’ for life-saving care

In July 2018, Janice felt a pressure in her chest, which got worse two days later while at work.
Read more
Ian’s remarkable story of survival, recovery and determination
June 26, 2019

Ian’s remarkable story of survival, recovery and determination

Ian has always been resilient. Growing up in the war zone of Rhodesia, he recalls an awesome childhood.
Read more
Grateful Paul finds purpose in giving back to Rangitoto Ward
May 20, 2019

Grateful Paul finds purpose in giving back to Rangitoto Ward

When Paul Harvey woke one night paralysed on his left side, he knew it wasn’t good.
Read more
Alan thanks Auckland City Hospital for decades of care
March 20, 2019

Alan thanks Auckland City Hospital for decades of care

The 81-year-old survived cancer 25 years ago, a heart attack 10 years ago, and it didn’t end there.
Read more
Natasha is counting her blessings on her birthday
August 28, 2018

Natasha is counting her blessings on her birthday

On her 43rd birthday, Natasha Edwards is spending yet another morning on dialysis.
Read more
Paul breathes new life thanks to specialist care
August 14, 2018

Paul breathes new life thanks to specialist care

“It’s still sinking in how fortunate we are,” says Paul, from his bed at Auckland City Hospital.
Read more

You can help our hospital
help you.

Let’s go beyond what’s government funded, to help Auckland City Hospital’s teams do even more for patients and whānau in their care.