New ZealandNurses backtrack on pay equity deal, urged to reconsiderAndrew Little wants settlement deal resolved 'as quickly as possible'.13 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandNZNO to initiate legal review of pay equity settlement and processNZNO chief executive said members showed significant dissatisfaction with back pay.11 Apr 04:52 AM
New Zealand'They're not listening to us': Nurses say DHB failed to act on unsafe staffingHealth and safety concerns including staffing were raised with Wairarapa DHB last month.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positiveThe man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.08 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandCovid-positive healthcare staff can now work as a 'last resort'Plans are underway to allow Covid-positive staff to treat Covid patients.08 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandFears of dire staff shortages as Omicron hits dozens of aged care homesCoalition includes Age Concern, Grey Power, the Nurses Organisation and Alzheimer's NZ.03 Mar 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticultureSome industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.03 Feb 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ bordersStranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health expertsWarnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.18 Nov 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation saysNZNO says concerning staff levels in Auckland metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk.12 Nov 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Right to the wire': Hospitals reach out to unvaccinated workersStaff called to one-on-one interviews in last effort to get them vaccinated and retained.11 Nov 04:52 PM
New Zealand'Quite frightened, angry': MIQ staff 'spat at, kicked and punched' by guestsStaff warned not to walk alone, and to arrange security escorts when visiting some guests.10 Nov 05:50 PM
New ZealandNurses' union warns of severe staffing crunch if positive cases slipped through screeningDHBs are currently 'scrambling' to ensure staff do not need to be stood down.03 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandNurses warn New Zealand is 'dangerously under-prepared for tsunami of cases'NZNO kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku said nurses are burnt out and seriously understaffed.21 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandCovid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quittingOverworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.20 Oct 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid mum: Prem baby dies; nurses' anger over safety measures"What is concerning our members is the poor planning," the nurses' union says.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidency pathway 'welcome' for nursing workforce, but more Kiwi talent needed'We need to grow our own and encourage more people to go into nursing.'30 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandNurses offered pay raise from DHBs, warning signs proposed when under staffedNZNO will discuss the new offer over the next two weeks beginning on Monday.25 Sep 02:33 AM
New ZealandNurses take Auckland DHB to task over visitor policyNZNO says 'free for all' visitor policy is putting everyone at risk.11 Sep 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses union reveals shortage of PPE amid outbreakThose working on the frontline are the most exposed and least protected, union warns.19 Aug 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Hundreds of millions': Govt approves funding for nurses' pay equity negotiationsPay equity deal for nurses expected to be hundreds of millions of dollars a year.16 Aug 10:49 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strikeMidwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.16 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandMidwives strike: Eight-hour rolling strikes begin todayMidwives in Auckland and Northland will be the first to walk off the job today.08 Aug 07:58 PM
New ZealandNurses reject own proposal, Health Minister Andrew Little saysStrikes planned for August and September will go ahead.29 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandNurses reject pay offer, strikes back for August, September"Their safety at work and the safety of their patients is a priority" says NZNO.29 Jul 09:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Under-resourcing that leaves our lives on the lineEditorial: Our over-reliance on short-term, high-turnover immigration has been exposed.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses' strike: Government 'in a hell of a pickle' - Judith CollinsShe says nurses are right to be outraged they aren't being paid enough to stay in NZ.06 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandNurses vote to strike in July, August and SeptemberThe vote count was high and members are resolute, nurses' advocate says.06 Jul 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Fear for livelihood': Student nurses open up on 'anxiety'Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.01 Jul 07:12 PM
New ZealandStudent nurses intake stalls, pleas to 'reverse trend'The number of people studying nursing has hit a near-decade low last year.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurse who failed to check patients, give them medicine has registration cancelledNurse put her young patients at risk by lying about the care she gave to them.29 Jun 08:18 PM
New ZealandLive: Thousands of striking nurses drown out Health Minister's speech at ParliamentNurses have walked off the job around the country in demand of better pay and conditions.09 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandLive: 'We're safe, you're safe' - thousands of nurses strike nationwideAbout 30,000 nurses across the country have started strike action today for eight hours.09 Jun 12:29 AM
