New ZealandNurses accept fifth pay offer, end year of negotiationsThe negotiations included the first NZ nurse strike action in nearly 30 years.06 Aug 10:30 PM
PoliticsHospitals ordered to honour nursing dealNew scheme to oversee safe-staffing levels in public hospitals27 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandNurses pay update: Bargaining under wayCould a settlement finally be in the air for nurses pay?17 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandPay negotiations to continue after nurses' strikeNew Zealand Nurses Organisation and District Health Boards head back to the table.16 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister defends overseas holiday in lead-up to nurses' strikeHealth Minister says he was in touch with colleagues while on overseas holiday.12 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandHospitals get through 'difficult situation' during nurses' strikeHospitals reported more staff and volunteers than planned.12 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandNurses' strikes: What the public needs to knowEverything you need to know if seeking care while nurses strike11 Jul 07:43 AM
New ZealandWoman instructed to drive two hours to care for her ill mum while nurses strike"The information I got was if I didn't come in she would be left."11 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandNurses strike: Up to 8000 people to have treatment rescheduledHospitals are ramping up preparations for when up to 30,000 nurses strike on Thursday.10 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandNurses strike on Thursday: Acting PM Peters says current offer 'best we can do'The Nurses' Organisation will this morning announce the result of its members vote.09 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandNurses strike on Thursday: Acting PM Peters says current offer 'best we can do'The Nurses' Organisation will this morning announce the result of its members vote.09 Jul 10:00 PM
Aged careRest home worker accused of abuse awarded $10kHealthcare company ordered to pay a nurse more than $10,000 for unjust dismissal.06 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandViolent threats against nurses: Staff wearing personal emergency alarmsNurses at Middlemore are wearing emergency alarms as the number of violent assaults rises.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst of two nurses' strikes called offFirst of two nurses' strikes off after union says it has received an improved offer.29 Jun 03:21 AM
New ZealandNurses issue first strike notice for JulyThey will strike for 24 hours starting at 7am on July 5, and may do so again on July 12.20 Jun 03:39 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Early on I realised unions were a waste of timeCOMMENT: Industrial action doesn't work and threatens to drag NZ back to the 1970s.18 Jun 06:45 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby v Hosking: Pay nurses properly ... Or are strikes a waste of time?COMMENT: This latest offer would only halve the pay gap between here and Australia.18 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandNurses, midwives have two weeks for strike voteMore positive commentary surfacing on Government's third pay offer to nurses.01 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandNurses 'distressed' at pay offer, likely to strikeNurses say they are "distressed" and "disappointed" with latest pay offer.29 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi nurse moves to Oz to get paid $40k morePatients in New Zealand deserve better care than this, nurse tells.27 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandNurses, midwives threaten to strike for two days over payNurses say they will strike for two days if latest pay offer not acceptable27 May 07:05 PM
New ZealandNot far enough: Nurses' union unhappy with panel's recommendation of 3% pay riseBut the union is pleased with the panel's recommendations around staffing.23 May 11:46 PM
New ZealandNurses marching on ParliamentThe petition has raised more than 30,000 signatures.12 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandNurses to vote on two days of national strikesDHBs must develop a contingency plan to ensure life-preserving services continue.19 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland nurses rally to demand better pay, staffingNurses say a "safe environment for both patients and nurses" at the top of their agenda.18 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandNurses rally in WellingtonThe nurses were rallying outside the Wellington train station with placards and leaflets.08 Apr 08:27 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: I'm with nurses - they deserve far more than pathetic 2%Comment: We don't value carers enough. They deserve so much better and so much more.26 Mar 05:16 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Nurses need to blame union for poor payComment: By the very nature of mass unionism you're destined for smallest of pay rises.26 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandArdern on nurses, cricket scandalPM fronts the media for her weekly media conference.26 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandDHBs preparing as nurses' strike loomsDHBs and nursing union planning behind the scenes for industrial action.20 Mar 05:58 AM
New ZealandHospital assaults: Police respond to claimsAn investigation into the alleged assault on staff at Hillmorton Hospital is now underway.20 Mar 05:29 AM
New ZealandNurses at clinic seriously assaultedA nurse was beaten senseless, another's finger was bitten to the bone.19 Mar 08:13 AM
New ZealandHealth board execs spend millions of taxpayer money on 'indulgent' overseas travelDHB executives are travelling all over the world on taxpayer money.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop scientists may quit over Massey cutsAbout 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go28 Nov 05:39 AM
