22 Health NZ says staffing improving after nurses warn of worsening workload – The Press, 22 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 Calls Grow for Independent Inquiry After Waikato ED Death Raises Fresh Questions Over Hospital Staffing - Waatea News, 15 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives - NZ Doctor, 14 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 ‘It’s relentless’: What it’s like to be an ED nurse in New Zealand right now - The Spinoff, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
13 Mental health staff say police refused to help with violent patient - RNZ, 13 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
11 Nursing union calls for staffing transparency on night of ED death - The Post/The Press, 11 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Waikato ED death reinforces why squeezed nurses need more than annual gaming - NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 'Acute unexpected incident': Review released into Waikato ED death - Newstalk ZB, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Homeless and hospitalised: The deadly impact of sleeping rough - RNZ/NZ Herald, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
9 Hospitalisations among homeless people double in six years - Morning Report, 9 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Hawke’s Bay Hospital ED under pressure despite winter plan, up to 60 people waiting at a time - Hawkes Bay Today, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
7 Empty lot consented for car park near Christchurch Hospital idle as 2000 staff wait - The Press, 7 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 Health system struggles with seasonal surge in illness - Morning Report, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
6 More temporary beds added to hospitals around NZ to meet winter demand - RNZ, 6 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Nightmare waiting to happen’: Police pullback puts pressure on Whanganui Hospital ED staff - Whanganui Chronicle, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato Hospital death another sign health system needs more resourcing – Editorial - NZ Herald, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
4 Waikato's ‘delayed’ ED ward site confirmed - Waikato Times, 4 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 MBIE chief executive to submit to cross examination on pay equity changes - Waikato Times/The Press/The Post, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Will it or won’t it? Hospital ED ward build debate hits Parliament - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
3 Minister told Stuff a month ago that new Waikato Hospital beds were on track. Now he says they’re not - Stuff, 3 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Under-fire Wakari staff hit back at claims - Otago Daily Times, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Health budget shortfall: Unions warn of up to $600m funding gap - Newsroom, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Waikato Hospital emergency department witness says staff ‘set up to fail’ on night man died - NZ Herald, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
2 Is our health system falling apart? - The Spinoff, 2 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Witnesses describe chaos as man collapses at Waikato Hospital emergency department - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Why ED wait times are so long - and how that ramps up the risk of death - Stuff, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Nurses call for independent inquiry after patient's death at Waikato Hospital - Newstalk ZB, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Waikato Hospital death: Nurses’ union demands independent inquiry - NZ Herald, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Rapid review after Waikato Hospital ED death to be done by end of the week - RNZ, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 ED death: Mum and daughter describe scenes of 'absolute chaos' - One news, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 Waikato Hospital ED death: Mum and daughter describe chaos as staff tried to resuscitate man - RNZ, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
1 ‘No pulse, no pulse’: The frantic moments as staff failed to revive patient found in ED toilet - Stuff, 1 July 2026 [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 June 2026 Dr Richard Sullivan: Health NZ Chief Clinical Officer on the investigation into Waikato Hospital death Newstalk ZB, 30 June 2026 ‘Haphazard' response for chronic gastro patients The Post, 30 June 2026 'Do we need gumboots and hard hats?': Nurses sound alarm over... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 May 2026 Flatlining holidays: Waikato doctor accrues $310k in untaken leave Waikato Times, 30 May 2026 Plunket funding coalition promise forgotten in Budget 26 NZNO, 29 May 2026 New hospital and technology funding unveiled in Budget RNZ Audio, 29 May 2026 Hospital spend-up welcomed, but lack... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 April 2026 Staffing shortages being linked to baby deaths in NZ hospitals a ‘national tragedy’ Stuff, 30 April 2026 Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs RNZ, 29 April 2026 Health NZ urged to fully fund Hauora Hokianga, as workers warn of burnout Northern... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 March 2026 Te Whatu Ora must come clean over new uniforms NZNO, 30 March 2026 Nurses acknowledge role in state care abuse as calls grow for lasting change Waatea News, 30 March 2026 Health NZ acknowledges kidney disease care is underfunded TVNZ, 30 March 2026 District health target figures... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 February 2026 MediMap urgently seeks court injunction to protect stolen data after cyber hack RNZ, 25 February 2026 Operations postponed as Christchurch Hospital hits 99% capacity The Press, 25 February 2026 We studied primary care in 6 rich countries – it’s under unprecedented strain... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 January 2026 NZNO disgusted by nurse’s killing in the US NZ Doctor, 27 January 2026 Alex Pretti death: New Zealand Nurses Organisation 'appalled' at US government's killing of ICU worker RNZ/MSN, 26 January 2026 Nurses and doctors ‘in tears’ as ED goes into code red four... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 December 2025 ‘Specific areas of need’: More senior doctors leave the deep south than arrive Southland Times/The Press, 29 December 2025 Health targets miss bullseye ODT, 29 December 2025 ‘Forever lost in a broken system’ ODT, 24 December 2025 Nurses’ union boss on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 November 2025 Judith Collins’ quiet signal to Christopher Luxon on union relations – Fran O’Sullivan NZ Herald, 29 November 2025 ‘I’m done’: Third-time rejection for graduate despite rise in number of nursing job offers The Post/The Press/ Waikato Times, 29 November... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 October 2025 Nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants to take further strike action over unsafe staffing ODT, 31 October 2025 The year of protest Gulf News, 31 October 2025 Unity ‘main purpose’ of strike action ODT, 31 October 2025 Event to showcase 200m-long Buller Declaration ODT,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 September 2025 Overcapacity emergency departments flooded by record number of patients this winter RNZ, 30 September 2025 Tidal wave of strike action to hit NZ on October 23 The Post, 30 September 2025 Govt and union trade blows over strikes Stuff, 29 September 2025 Striking Wairarapa doctors voice... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 August 2025 RWNZ adds voice to pay equity protests Farmer's Weekly, 28 August 2025 Union 'ready to fight' government on pay equity law changes RNZ, 29 August 2025 Strike nurses ‘staunch’ after being suspended ODT, 28 August 2025 North Shore nurses strike for patient... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 July 2025 Nurses' strike: 4300 patient appointments, procedures postponed RNZ, 31 July 2025 'Overworked and underpaid’ - Thousands of nurses go on strike Te Karere, 31 July 2025 Future for nursing in NZ grim RNZ Audio, 31 July 2025 Dunedin’s striking nurses take time to... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 June 2025 Government health targets merely political stunts Newstalk ZB, 28 June 2025 Government must do more to build public health system capability NZNO, 27 June 2025 Northland nurses and healthcare assistants strike over ongoing pay dispute RNZ, 24 June 2025 Aged care investigation: Blind... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
15 May 2025 Call for action after nurse attacked walking to work NZ Herald NOW, 29 May 2025 370 Auckland nurses refusing to take on call shifts in protest over pay, chronic understaffing RNZ, 29 May 2025 Calls for Government funding pledge to support shock equity changes NZ Doctor, 29 May... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 April 2025 Palmerston North Hospital staff haven't noticed promised boost in security, union says RNZ/MSN, 27 April 2025 Health staff safety ‘a tragedy waiting to happen’ Stuff/Southland Times, 27 April 2025 Waitematā Hui for Health Fuseworks, 16 April 2025 'Shame' on... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 March 2025 Protesters form human chain to support hospital workers Stuff, 30 March 2025 PPP model still on the cards for hospital ODT, 29 March 2025 Health NZ review finds access to care getting worse Nine to Noon, 28 March 2025 Workforce legislation review another attack on health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 February 2025 HNZ won’t answer nurses on cuts ‘by stealth’ ODT, 25 February 2025 Oceania Healthcare rest home workers worried staff cuts risk elderly residents' safety RNZ/MSN/ODT, 23 February 2025 Workers confused over withdrawal of support for mental health callouts:... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
14 January 2025 Scaled-back new Dunedin hospital puts cost-cutting before health NZ Doctor, 31 January 2025 Specialist disappointed older people being let down over Dunedin Hospital revamp RNZ/ODT/Checkpoint/Te Awamutu Courier, 31 January 2025 First week of oral submissions for Treaty Principles... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO in the media
12 Five Practices to Host Physician Assistants 11 October 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) strongly opposes the further recruitment of US physician assistants. NZNO professional services manager, Susanne Trim says, "We are disappointed that following a flawed and poorly evaluated 'demonstration' at just one District Health... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
11 Nurses - Just one of the missing elements in the White Paper 11 October 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) believes the Government’s White Paper for Vulnerable Children is a good start but has serious concerns regarding its focus on the ‘problem’ and not on its prevention. NZNO is concerned that there is little mention of the role of nurses... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
1 Internationally Qualified Nurses – Research on Workforce Released 30 September 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has completed research into the experiences of Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs) working in New Zealand. Dr Jill Clendon, NZNO’s Nursing Policy Advisor/Researcher; “The key findings were that discrimination against IQNs... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
31 DHB decides it’s a good idea to take health care services from those who need it the most 31 August 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO), the union and professional voice for nurses, is shocked that Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is considering removing the last after-hours health service in the Porirua area. The DHB made the decision to investigate the possibility of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
31 It is time for a living wage 30 August 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) took part in the Living Wage campaign launch in Wellington today. Attendees at the launch heard from workers who slave all hours and still don’t make enough to pay the bills. The minimum wage is not enough. As Dr Don Matheson said at... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Pay Equity
24 Health Ministers and Union in full agreement over tobacco company lobbying 23 August 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation congratulates Health Ministers Tony Ryall and Tariana Turia on their firm stand on tobacco control in the face of British American Tobacco's (BAT) campaign to advertise and lobby against plain packaging of cigarettes which it claims is "an... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Health Funding
13 Children must be the priority say nurses 12 July 2012: As one of the 80 organisations to contribute their submission to Unicef to collate, the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) strongly supports the themes outlined in the ‘What will it take’ paper. It is essential that the government take note of the key messages in the document... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
6 When women can’t access healthcare families suffer 5 July 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned about the findings of a University of Otago study that reports almost 20 per cent of women were likely to be deterred from accessing healthcare by money pressures. NZNO associate professional services manager, Hilary... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
5 Tamihere’s statement that Māori and iwi health providers get “second class” treatment rings true 5 July 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and Te Runanga o Aotearoa NZNO agree with Waipareira Trust statements today that Māori and iwi providers “get ‘second class’ treatment compared with non-Māori contractors”. NZNO has been working with Māori and iwi providers to achieve... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
12 Oceania rest home dispute settles 12 June 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and the Service and Food Workers Union today announced the settlement of a nine-month pay dispute with the Oceania rest home group. SFWU spokesperson Alastair Duncan said the settlement secured a 3.22% pay raise for 1500 union members... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care
8 Health Research Council Funding for Research about Maori Nurses and Smoking 7 June 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased that the Health Research Council (HRC) is funding an important research project, “Māori nurses and smoking – exploring the context and opportunity for change”. The project is a joint venture between Te Runanga o Aotearoa NZNO,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Health Funding
4 Nursing shortages at Auckland DHB 3 June 2012: A New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) survey of members working at Auckland DHB has shown shortages of over 120 registered nurse positions, 48 alone at Starship Children’s Hospital. NZNO organiser Craig Muir says, “These shortages are shocking. NZNO members have been telling us... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Nursing Shortages
1 Tobacco price hikes just one tool in the smokefree toolbox say nurses on World Smokefree Day 31 May 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is celebrating World Smokefree Day – a global event that draws attention to the effects of smoking, on Thursday 31 May. NZNO kaiwhakahaere, Kerri Nuku is a member of Smokefree Nurses Aotearoa New Zealand (SNANZ) and is NZNO’s... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
27 Nurses Organisation backs Human Rights Commission report on the Aged Care sector 27 May 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) commends the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for its excellent report into conditions in the Aged Care sector and is very pleased with the report’s recommendations. The report sends a clear signal to the Government and all New Zealanders... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care
26 A Sick Budget 25 May 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) analysis of the health budget released yesterday shows that the Government has not prioritised a healthy New Zealand. NZNO CEO, Geoff Annals says, “The Health Minister’s figures for new health spending and those of independent analysts do... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 NZNO Cancer Nurses Section endorses new initiative 16 May 2012: The NZNO Cancer Nurses Section endorses the initiative announced on the 14 May 2012 by Prime Minister John Key and Health Minister Tony Ryall of employing more cancer care coordinators across New Zealand. NZNO Cancer Nurses Section chair Wendy Thomas says, “This expansion... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 Bad faith law changes are bad news for workers 15 May 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says the changes to employment law announced yesterday will be bad news for workers and the economy. The changes include a change to the Employment Relations Act so that employers are not required to conclude a collective... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
16 Giving with one hand and taking with the other not the way to create a healthy New Zealand 15 May 2012: A pre-budget announcement that the Government is funding extra co-ordinating nurses to support those receiving cancer care, that more money is going to elective surgery and that prescription charges are rising is sending mixed messages about health says the New Zealand Nurses... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health
11 Nurses Celebrate International Nurses Day 11 May 2012: Nurses all around the country are preparing to celebrate International Nurses Day tomorrow (Saturday 12 May). This year’s theme is Closing the Gap: from Evidence to Action and acknowledges the role nurses can play in improving the health of all. International Nurses Day is... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
30 Whanganui and Palmerston North must keep Women’s Health Services 30 March 2012: The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned that a proposal to shut down specialist maternity services in Whanganui and move them to Palmerston North will be a disaster for women, babies and their whanau who live in the area. The proposal also plans to move... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
3 Hospital nurses settle collective agreement 2 March 2012: New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) members working in all public hospitals have voted to accept a new multi employer collective agreement (MECA). This MECA covers more than 23,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants. Members voted to ratify the settlement at... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Public Health, Safe Staffing
8 Nurses from all over the Pacific gather in Auckland More than 300 nursing leaders from 12 Pacific nations will gather in Auckland on Monday (November 8) for the opening of the 15th biennial South Pacific Nurses’ Forum (SPNF), last held in New Zealand in 1992. The opening day will feature speeches from the president of the International Council of... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 Former NZNO president wins top honour A former president of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and current member of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board and the National Health Board, Marion Guy, has been awarded NZNO’s top honour. Guy, a long-time practice nurse and emergency department nurse at Tauranga Hospital,... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
17 Ngāti Kahungunu nurse wins prestigious Te Akenei Hei Māori health award Janice Wenn, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāti Moe, Ngāti Hinewaka is the latest recipient of Te Runanga o Aotearoa NZNO’s prestigious Akenehi Hei Award. The award is for a significant contribution to Māori health. A nurse with a long career in nursing, nursing management, cultural safety and... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
27 Learning Te Reo benefits everyone The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) supports Te Wiki o Te Reo, Māori Language Week and embraces this year’s theme Te Mahi Kai, The Language of Food. The theme fits perfectly with Te Reo classes held at NZNO’s national office in Wellington every week. “Our weekly Te Reo classes always... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News
23 NZNO welcomes new chief nurse The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has welcomed the appointment of one of its former presidents, Jane O’Malley, as chief nurse. The Ministry of Health’s Deputy Director-General of Sector Capability and Innovation, Margie Apa, announced the appointment today and O’Malley, currently... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Organisations
15 Celebrating 100 Years of Nursing Organisation Nurses should wear their brains, not their hearts, on their sleeves, according to United States health care commentator and award-winning journalist Suzanne Gordon who will be presenting as the keynote speaker at NZNO’s centennial conference on September 16. Gordon’s keynote address – Because... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Organisations
15 NZNO President Elected to International Nursing Organisation The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is proud to announce its current president, Marion Guy, has been elected onto the board of directors of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The election took place during ICN’s 24th quadrennial congress held in Durban, South Africa, this month. ... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Nursing Organisations
12 Aged Care Workers at Rosebank take Strike Action Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) working at Rosebank Home and Hospital in Ashburton will be striking for 24 hours from 6.45am on Friday 13th March. Members have been attempting to renegotiate their collective agreement since August 2008. The employer made an initial offer... [Read the rest of this article...] Posted in: NZNO News, Aged Care, Industrial Action