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7 September 2026

Middlemore Hospital nurses reportedly asked to work despite calling in sick

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Middlemore Hospital nurses reportedly asked to work despite calling in sick

The hospital in South Auckland has been under significant pressure in recent weeks as emergency department presentations and staff sickness increase.

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