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Thousands of nurses, teachers and doctors take part in NZ’s ‘mega strike’

October 23, 2025

RNZ News It is being billed as quite possibly New Zealand’s biggest labour action in more than 40 years. It is the latest in a growing series of strikes and walkoffs this year, but the sheer size of it today means much of New Zealand will come to a halt. Several public sector unions say ... <a title="Thousands of nurses, teachers and doctors take part in NZ’s ‘mega strike’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/23/thousands-of-nurses-teachers-and-doctors-take-part-in-nzs-mega-strike/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands of nurses, teachers and doctors take part in NZ’s ‘mega strike’">Read more</a>

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NZ doctors defend nationwide strike action over recruitment

May 1, 2025

By Ruth Hill, RNZ News reporter Striking senior New Zealand doctors have hit back at the Health Minister’s attack on their union for “forcing” patients to wait longer for surgery and appointments, due to their 24-hour industrial action. Respiratory and sleep physician Dr Andrew Davies, who was on the picketline outside Wellington Regional Hospital, said ... <a title="NZ doctors defend nationwide strike action over recruitment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/01/nz-doctors-defend-nationwide-strike-action-over-recruitment/" aria-label="Read more about NZ doctors defend nationwide strike action over recruitment">Read more</a>