Doctor Speaks Out After Clinic Tragedy | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 14, 2026 · 1m

Auckland doctor speaks out after a man died outside his clinic while he and his nurse were in surgery—ignorant of the emergency until it was too late. Staff say they called an ambulance immediately upon realizing what happened, but backlash erupted online with accusations that they refused aid and denied bystanders access to a defibrillator. Witnesses claim a couple was told the man wasn’t their patient, fueling outrage and online abuse toward medical staff. The doctor, running a small solo practice, insists there was confusion and is launching a full review with authorities. New Zealand’s…