‘Bursting at the seams’: Doctor wants tent outside hospital as corridors fill up

A senior doctor at Christchurch Hospital says staff are preparing to pitch a tent outside as the corridors overflow with patients.

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 ou

A hospital has emergency plans to pitch a tent outside as it struggles for room.

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