Six thousand senior doctors and dentists begin 48-hour strike

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 7 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 3:26pm

In this story Simeon Brown, Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

Approximately 6,000 senior hospital doctors and dentists began a 48-hour strike on Monday due to a pay dispute with Health NZ. The action is expected to affect an estimated 13,000 patients, including over 1,800 elective procedures and 3,600 specialist appointments.

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1. 1News via RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 7:33am

   Thousands of senior hospital doctors on 48-hour strike (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 23 Sep 2025, 7:45am

   Thousands of senior doctors begin strike action (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 8:15am

   Battlelines harden as thousands of senior doctors strike (opens in new tab)

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4. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 12:52pm

   Striking senior doctors hit back at Health Minister's message (opens in new tab)

5. Waikato TimesTue 23 Sep 2025, 3:26pm

   Cowbells ring at Waikato Hospital as senior doctors go on strike (opens in new tab)