Christchurch Hospital ED treats 14,582 patients in corridors in one year
Health NZ says Christchurch is experiencing some of the highest levels of demand seen in recent years, as…
Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department doctor calls for more beds
She said the ED had 24 beds, and there had been none added since four in 2010. “We…
Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department doctor calls for more beds
She said the ED had 24 beds, and there had been none added since four in 2010. “We…
Whangārei Hospital ED patients treated in corridors as flu surge strains staff
The hospital used “surge capacity” when the ED and wards were full, opening extra space for patients waiting…
Influenza A surge: Flu patients face corridor beds and 10-hour waits
“They are so incredibly under-resourced,” she said. In the past fortnight, a surge of influenza A cases has…
Middlemore Hospital hits ‘terrifying’ record as paramedics treat patients in corridors
“We’re sinking quite quickly because people are so sick.” Dr Vanessa Thornton, Health New Zealand group director of…
J. Kumar bets big on tunnelling as India’s urban pipeline expands
The intense urban development in India means that the attention is now on completing projects rather than just…
KiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stop
The anonymous poster advised parents to talk to their children about the dangers of playing on the train…