The emergency department crisis is resulting in paramedics caring for patients in public spaces.
Auckland Hospital's emergency department was so full on Monday night it turned away six ambulances, and treated others in the atrium area normally only needed for mass injuries from a plane crash or earthquake.
Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Mike Shephard, says it was particularly busy - but the region's hospitals worked closely to co-ordinate resources and look after patients.
The National Party is pointing to statements by ousted Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell that wait times are getting worse, saying the government needs to release the data.
The Party's health spokesperson Shane Reti spoke to Māni Dunlop.
Post-script - Te Whatu Ora provided links to performance data for January - December 2022 after deadline. Midday Report was unable to verify their accuracy during the lunchhour. The wider RNZ News team continued looking into the issue.
