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Doctors warn of rising violence and abuse in New Zealand hospitals

NZ HeraldThe Press1NewsThe PostRNZWaikato TimesWednesday 9 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Health workers are reporting an increase in physical and verbal abuse within hospitals. An advocate for junior doctors expressed concerns that such violence could lead to a fatality. Following incidents at Palmerston North Hospital, there are calls to increase police presence or the powers of security officers.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 9 Jul 2025, 7:20pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Physical and verbal abuse at hospitals becoming routine, say New Zealand doctors (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press via RNZ

    Physical and verbal abuse at hospitals becoming routine - doctors (opens in new tab)

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