# Ambulance Services Under Flu Pressure | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-07T17:51:46+00:00
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Ambulance services are still reeling from record-breaking call volumes that outpaced even COVID or New Year’s Eve, forcing a major incident declaration as patients waited hours for care. Though numbers are dipping slightly, crews remain stretched thin—thanks to a stubborn flu season that’s lingered into spring and hit kids especially hard. To cope, back-office staff with proper training have been deployed to the front lines, while sick personnel add to the pressure. Gains in hospital drop-offs and even two-patient handling (when safe) offer some relief, but hospitalizations keep climbing. The crisis is easing—but the strain? Still very much real. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d3ac4378f3127955

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