Rotorua council workers save great-grandmother's life in garden rescue

Monday 22 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10:29am

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Council workers saved 78-year-old Sandra Bristowe after she collapsed in her front garden in Rotorua. The workers arrived by chance on a Friday afternoon and provided quick assistance after she began experiencing chest pain.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 22 Dec 2025, 6:01am

   Rotorua council workers’ quick actions save great-grandmother’s life in ‘miracle’ garden rescue (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 22 Dec 2025, 8:58am

   Council workers save great-grandmother's life in 'miracle' garden rescue (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 10:29am

   Council workers’ quick actions save great-grandmother’s life (opens in new tab)

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