Ambulance Service Under Siege | Auckland News

Ambulance services are buckling under record-breaking call volumes—2,562 in one day alone, up 34% from normal levels—with staff skipping breaks to keep up. Hospitals are also seeing higher patient numbers, but officials stress: only call 111 for true emergencies like chest pain or breathing trouble; otherwise, use Healthline or see a GP. Funding talks are underway as both St John and Health New Zealand scramble to manage the surge without compromising care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7681e4298e49eb50