Father alleges missed drug test preceded mental health patient's second killing
Monday 7 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story RNZ
A father claims a mental health patient was not drug tested on the day he committed his second killing. He alleges a staff member skipped the test because the man was acting cagey. The incident has prompted a review of the mental health system.
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