Patient beds angled in ED corridors, hospital makes plans to pitch tents in winter surge, doctor says

Home / New ZealandRNZ29 Jul, 2026 10:05 PM4 mins to readChristchurch Hospital's emergency room is struggling with not enough beds for patients. Photo / RNZChristchurch Hospital's emergency room is struggling with not enough beds for patients. Photo / RNZBy RNZChristchurch Hospital has emergency plans to pitch a tent outside as corridors fill up with patients in beds, according to one doctor.And in some cases, beds are already being angled in corridors in order to fit more in. Hospitals around the country are AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.