Waitākere district nurse finished shift after fracturing ankle at work

Wednesday 9 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 9 Jul 2025, 11:24am

In this story Health New Zealand

A West Auckland district nurse completed her shift despite suffering a fractured ankle because no replacement was available. Approximately 16 Waitākere district nurses have written to the Health New Zealand CEO, requesting urgent action to address severe staffing shortages.

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1. RNZWed 9 Jul 2025, 5:48am

   Waitākere nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because there was no one to cover her (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 9 Jul 2025, 7:51am

   Auckland nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because there was no one to cover her (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 9 Jul 2025, 11:24am

   Nurse finished shift with broken ankle due to understaffing (opens in new tab)