Whanganui Hospital Emergency Department Hits Record Capacity
Whanganui Hospital's emergency department reached 253% capacity in September, treating around 50 patients at once.
Health system pressure worse than anticipated
Hospitals report overwhelming demand with patients treated in corridors and overcrowding in emergency departments.
Patients Face Long Waits at Wellington Hospital ED
Some patients at Wellington Hospital's emergency department are facing waits of up to 24 hours to be seen by healthcare professionals.
North Shore emergency department faces major patient care issues
Nurses report 'feral' conditions at North Shore hospital, with patients left waiting in soiled beds due to inadequate winter planning.
Doctor Pleads for Help as Hospital Faces Increased Demand
Staff at Palmerston North Hospital are overworked as demand rises, prompting a doctor's urgent call for support from Health NZ.
North Shore ambulance patients redirected to Whāngarei Hospital
Whāngarei Hospital faces high patient numbers as North Shore ambulance patients are diverted due to increased demand on services.