‘Vital hours were lost’: Delays reduced burned farmer’s survival prospects

Tuesday 15 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 15 Sep, 5:00am

A coroner found a misdirected ambulance journey and subsequent healthcare delays reduced the survival prospects of a Foxton farmer who suffered severe burns.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 15 Sep, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute

NZ HeraldTue 15 Sep, 5:00am

Rodney Smith inquest: Split burns and ICU services pose risk in lower North Island (opens in new tab)
StuffTue 15 Sep, 5:00am

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