Abby Hartley, the New Zealand woman who fell gravely ill while in Bali, has died.
Ms Hartley, 41, was hospitalised on August 1 while on holiday with her husband , Richard, as part of a second honeymoon on the Indonesian island.
A twisted bowel saw her suffer several infections, a collapsed lung and kidney failure. She was rendered comatose early this month.
A Givealittle fundraising effort raised $237,000 to fly Ms Hartley back to New Zealand after her travel insurer didn't pay out, saying she had not disclosed a pre-existing medical condition.
National Party leader Simon Bridges confirmed Ms Hartley died in Bali in a statement to 1 NEWS.
"I learned late weekend and contacted Richard Hartley to pass my condolences on to him and his family and offer any help I could. He was very gracious," Mr Bridges said.
"I am incredibly saddened for Richard and his family about Abby - my heart really goes out to them at this awful time."
Mr Bridges helped organise a medevac flight for Ms Hartley to return home earlier this month but Ms Hartley remained in Bali, too ill to travel.
Mr Hartley had emailed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on August 18 and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters about Ms Hartley's situation.
The Government said they were unable to help.
"I understand that Abby's situation is a very challenging one," Mr Peters said in his response, quoted by NZ Herald.
"However I have to confirm that the New Zealand Government is unable to fund the costs of medical care of evacuations for New Zealanders who become ill while overseas."
In a statement today Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said: "We are saddened to learn that Abby Hartley has died. Our thoughts are with Abby's family at this difficult time."
"The New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta is providing consular assistance to the family."
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