An Auckland Hospital doctor says near-constant overcrowding in the emergency department is leaving staff demoralised and putting patients at risk, while a patient advocate says Health NZ data shows some EDs are in "a state of failure".

'Auckland’s ED continues to experience significant demand' – Dr Michael Shepherd.

An Auckland Hospital doctor says near-constant overcrowding in the emergency department is leaving staff demoralised and putting patients at risk, while a patient advocate says…