‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgery

Probe launched after child dies following routine tonsil surgery

Southern Cross Healthcare says it is devastated a child died following a routine surgery at one of its hospitals.

‘Doesn’t make sense’: Auckland boy, 6, dies after routine tonsil surgery

A 6-year-old Auckland boy who underwent a routine operation to remove his tonsils collapsed at home, stopped breathing, then died in hospital surrounded by...

Inquiry after child died after tonsil surgery

A child died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery at a private hospital run by Southern Cross Healthcare, according to a report. Photo: RNZ Health NZ and the police are investigating the death of a child in Auckland, reportedly after a routine tonsil operation at Southern Cross hospital.

Young Auckland boy dies after routine tonsil operation

The 6-year-old underwent surgery at a Southern Cross hospital before collapsing at home. Health New Zealand are carrying out a review.