Patients could die if ambulances are cut down - Paramedics

From Checkpoint, 5:45 pm on 19 February 2024

Paramedics are warning patients could die if Hato Hone St John goes ahead with plans to take ambulances off the road, to avoid paying staff to cover for sick colleagues.

The emergency ambulance provider to 90% of New Zealanders insists the cost cutting moves won't compromise patient care, but admits some non urgent cases will wait longer.

Ruth Hill reports.