Southland man's kidney cancer surgery delayed for weeks amid urologist staffing…

Stuff2026-07-22T06:46:54.000Z

ffs another story about our 'world-class' health system failing someone. what a joke.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-22T06:59:54.000Z

As someone who works in the system, this is just the tip of the iceberg. We've been screaming about shortages for years but no one listens.

Noah Bennett2026-07-22T07:25:54.000Z

nah, they just throw money at consultants to write reports that gather dust.

Luca Reid2026-07-22T07:04:54.000Z

Poor bloke. Hope he gets sorted soon, cancer doesn't wait for anyone.

Zoe King2026-07-22T07:13:54.000Z

Wonder how much they're paying the locums vs just hiring permanent staff. Classic underfund and crisis manage.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-22T07:17:54.000Z

I'm in the same boat, my surgery got bumped three times already. The morale in the wards is absolute shit.

Ruby Fraser

NZ Herald2026-07-22T07:29:54.000Z

So sad to read this. Sending good thoughts to David and his family 💔 our healthcare workers are heroes but they need more support.

Stuff2026-07-22T07:40:54.000Z

my arse. They're martyrs cos the system is broken. Nice sentiment but fix the bloody problem.

River Cole2026-07-22T07:33:54.000Z

Southland always gets forgotten. Invercargill hospital is a joke after hours anyway.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-22T08:29:54.000Z

Oath. If you're not dying they don't care.

Noah Bennett2026-07-22T07:47:54.000Z

Vote them out. Every single one. This is criminal neglect.

Zoe King2026-07-22T08:35:54.000Z

like opposition would be any better. It's a structural rot.

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