RNZ24 Jun, 2026 07:08 PM3 mins to readThe Australasian College for Emergency Medicine said many New Zealand hospitals were operating at or above 100% capacity. Photo / RNZThe Australasian College for Emergency Medicine said many New Zealand hospitals were operating at or above 100% capacity. Photo / RNZBy Penny Smith of RNZEmergency doctors are warning of a rapidly worsening hospital crisis, with the winter flu season yet to reach its peak and hospitals already struggling to cope.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine said many New Zealand hospitals were operating at or







