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16 October 2026

Worst staffing shortage Starship Hospital nurses have seen, as cancer treatments delayed

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Worst staffing shortage Starship Hospital nurses have seen, as cancer treatments delayed

Nurses at Auckland’s Starship Hospital who spoke with RNZ say there is a lack of experienced staff able to do chemotherapy - and new graduates can’t fix the issue.

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