HDC finds Health NZ breached two rights after Hutt Hospital ED assault

Home / New ZealandBrianna McIlraithOpen Justice Reporter·NZ Herald·5 Oct, 2026 05:00 AM7 mins to read‌Brianna McIlraith from the Open Justice team explains the role of the Health and Disability Commissioner to Jane Yee on Case by Case.A woman supporting her friend through a mental health crisis tried to tell Emergency Department staff she was afraid he would hurt her. She asked to leave the room, even giving a note to a nurse, listing her friend’s current behaviours of concern and stating that when he becomes AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.