Thousands face long waits for hospital radiology scans

RNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesSunday 21 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Health New Zealand, APEX Union

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Health New Zealand data reveals 18,000 patients had waited more than 42 days for CT or MRI scans by June. The APEX union described the radiology service shortages as grim. The information was obtained via an Official Information Act request.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 21 Sep 2025, 4:47pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim', APEX union says (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Health NZ radiology delays leave thousands waiting in pain for CT, MRI scans, union warns (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim' — APEX union (opens in new tab)