Waikato ambulance officer Matthew Liddle dies after a months-long illness following complications from a brain aneurysm. Multiple outlets report that Liddle’s health deteriorates over time, and he ultimately dies on Friday. Colleagues describe him as a kind and compassionate caregiver, noting his career spent helping others. The reports say his death follows complications related to the aneurysm, with his condition becoming serious enough to require an extended fight for life. While details of the medical course are limited across the coverage, both sources agree on the key points: Liddle is an ambulance officer in Waikato, his death occurs after months of illness, and the immediate cause is complications from an earlier brain aneurysm. In addition to the factual reporting about his death and cause, the articles include remembrance comments from people who worked with him, portraying his approach to caregiving as supportive and compassionate.