Dargaville Hospital loses its only full-time doctor

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 3:02pm

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Dargaville Hospital has lost its last full-time doctor, adding to a staffing crisis affecting rural hospitals. Health New Zealand stated that while the departure is unfortunate, there is sufficient staff to maintain hospital operations.

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1. RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 11:04am

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2. NZ HeraldTue 29 Jul 2025, 3:02pm

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