Blake Williams’ death: Coroner finds shortcomings in hospital treatment

Al WilliamsOpen Justice reporter·NZ Herald·18 Aug, 2026 08:00 PM10 mins to read‌Blake Williams died on August 10, 2022. Coroner Ian Telford has found failings in his treatment and made multiple recommendations.Blake Williams died on August 10, 2022. Coroner Ian Telford has found failings in his treatment and made multiple recommendations.When Blake Williams turned up highly agitated, sweating profusely and experiencing hallucinations, medical staff thought he had taken too many drugs and needed to sleep it off. Less than 24 hours later, he was dead. Findings into his death have now been released by the coroner, who has