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Nine Hours in ER Toilet | Auckland News
A man died in a Waikato Hospital toilet after waiting nine hours in emergency — sparking outrage and an urgent review. Nurses’ union blames dangerous understaffing, echoing a 2021 tragedy at Middlemore. Across the country, ERs are buckling under overcrowding, staff shortages, and full wards — worsened by an aging population and unaffordable GP visits. Despite government claims of more frontline staff and increased funding, only 74.4% of patients were seen within six hours this year. Many say resources are still woefully inadequate — and it’s time for smarter, bolder investment to save lives…
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