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Rafaella Melo

Rafaella Melo

Journalist·NZ Herald·

10 Nov, 2026 06:34 PM4 mins to read

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Christchurch Hospital faced sustained high occupancy, increasingly complex patient needs and pressure on inpatient services. Photo / RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Nearly 2000 patients spent more than 12 hours at Christchurch Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) in the first six months of 2026, a nearly 70% increase on the same period last year.

Figures released to the Herald under the Official Information Act (OIA) show 1997 patients remained in ED for more

Source: New Zealand Herald · Rafaella Melo

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