In a statement, Health NZ and Southern Cross Healthcare said the review was completed late last year. “We acknowledge this and are making improvements.”Health NZ and Southern Cross Healthcare are refusing to release the review to the Herald, saying the grieving family had asked for the findings to remain confidential. Health NZ refused to answer further questions, but said, “We have extended our deepest condolences to the family over their loss”. Desperate bid to save dying childParamedics and emergency workers made a desperate bid to rush the stricken boy to hospital after he collapsed at home. The boy was rushed to Starship children's hospital by ambulance after collapsing at his West Auckland home.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 06, 2026 21:33 UTC