Woman dies after hospital told her she faced a 25-hour wait

Sage Lawson2026-07-08T04:44:59.000Z

ffs, 25 hour wait and she goes home and dies? How is that even legal. Our health system is an absolute joke.

Finn Walker2026-07-08T05:40:59.000Z

mate, they're overworked and underpaid. Don't blame the nurses, blame the government.

Chloe Martin2026-07-08T04:56:59.000Z

Something doesn't add up. If she was that sick why didn't she stay? Family probably want someone to blame.

Riley Scott2026-07-08T05:28:59.000Z

nah get stuffed. She was clearly unwell if she went to hospital in the first place. This is victim blaming.

Finn Walker2026-07-08T05:05:59.000Z

Absolutely heartbreaking for the whānau. No one should have to choose between waiting a day or going home. RIP Briar.

Chloe Martin2026-07-08T05:28:59.000Z

I'm not victim blaming, just saying the article is sparse. We don't know what triage level she was. Stating facts.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-08T05:14:59.000Z

Typical media spin. We don't know the full story yet. Could be pre-existing conditions, could be miscommunication. Wait for the coroner.

Riley Scott2026-07-08T05:40:59.000Z

This is what happens when you defund health for 10 years. Vote them all out. Every single one.

Alex Rivera2026-07-08T05:54:59.000Z

My nan waited 18 hours last month with a broken hip. It's a disgrace. The staff do their best but the system is broken.

Morgan Lee2026-07-08T06:07:59.000Z

Was this in a city or rural? Makes a huge difference. Rural hospitals are bare bones.

Morgan Lee2026-07-08T06:23:59.000Z

Rural. She was from Taranaki I think. Big difference from Auckland hospitals.

Sage Lawson2026-07-08T06:15:59.000Z

Wonder if the hospital will even be held accountable. Bet they'll say 'we followed protocol' and nothing changes.

Sage Lawson2026-07-08T06:45:59.000Z

is designed to cover their arses, not save lives. Seen it before.

Chloe Martin2026-07-08T06:24:59.000Z

So tragic. But also, 25 hours for a non-emergency... she should've gone to ED if it was urgent. Confusing story.

Alex Rivera2026-07-08T06:57:59.000Z

That's the problem, 'non-emergency' triage misses things. My mate had a heart attack and was told to wait 12 hours.

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