Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants strike nationwide

Wednesday 30 July 2025 · 8 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9:58am

In this story Health New Zealand, New Zealand Nurses Organisation

More than 36,000 healthcare workers began a 24-hour strike on Wednesday over pay and staffing levels. The action by the NZNO union has caused the postponement of many specialist appointments and hospital procedures. Health New Zealand stated that hospitals and emergency departments would remain open during the strike.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 30 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Over 30,000 nurses are striking today: Here’s what you need to know (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 30 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Nurses go on strike nationwide (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

   • Nurses strike across the country, delaying thousands of procedures (opens in new tab) Wed 30 Jul 2025, 9:58am
3. NZ HeraldWed 30 Jul 2025, 6:05am

   Nurses say strike isn’t just about the money, also a call for safe staffing levels (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 30 Jul 2025, 7:55am

   Strike not just about the money, nurses say (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsWed 30 Jul 2025, 9:18am

   Nurses across the country strike over 'dire' staffing situation (opens in new tab)