Crate Day
Hamilton bars not to blame for surge in drunk patients - mayor
6 Dec 2016
A surge in the number of people seeking treatment at Hamilton's hospital on Saturday was caused by drinking at home rather than in bars, the city's mayor says.
ED doctor calls for 'Crate Day' ban
5 Dec 2016
Drunk patients overran Waikato Hospital's emergency department on Saturday, with some patients waiting 11 hours to be seen.