Defence Minister Judith Collins hospitalised after suffering vertigo

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 8:11pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Judith Collins, Wellington Free Ambulance

Defence and Space Minister Judith Collins was taken to Wellington Hospital by ambulance on Tuesday evening after experiencing a bout of vertigo. She attributed the symptoms to flying frequently following a virus. After spending the night in hospital, she has returned home and is recovering.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 16 Jul 2025, 6:57pm

   Minister Judith Collins taken to hospital with ‘nasty bout of vertigo’ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 16 Jul 2025, 7:18pm

   Judith Collins in hospital after 'nasty bout of vertigo' (opens in new tab)

   • Judith Collins hospitalised after 'nasty bout of vertigo' (opens in new tab) Wed 16 Jul 2025, 7:18pm
3. The Press via The PostWed 16 Jul 2025, 7:22pm

   Judith Collins taken to hospital with vertigo (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 7:46pm

   Judith Collins ‘on the mend’ after going to hospital with ‘nasty bout of vertigo’ (opens in new tab)

5. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 8:01pm

   Minister Judith Collins hospitalised after 'nasty bout of vertigo' (opens in new tab)

6. Otago Daily TimesWed 16 Jul 2025, 8:11pm

   'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay (opens in new tab)