Health Minister Shane Reti says the number of hospital assaults in 2023 could reach over 5000.
Two boys are battling for their lives in hospital.
Auckland Westpac Helicopters transported the pair to Starship Hospital on Sunday.
Hutt Hospital's Heretaunga block is the latest of many medical facilities around the country deemed at risk of a seismic event
The patient said since checking into the facility, she's experienced rodents, ants, graffiti and filthy conditions.
About 1500 hospital midwives are holding rolling eight-hour strikes this week.
Auckland Council forced the stop in May when it realised there was no consent in place.
"If it wasn't for that luck of getting a different person, she wouldn't be here right now."
The antibiotic-resistant superbug is commonly spread within hospitals and rest homes.
