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Minister left in no doubt over despair, outrage in health workforce
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WHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threat
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Workforce shortages and the lack of support have pushed our GPs to the limit.
Paediatric surgery in Wellington will not be fully-staffed until 2024
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'No cancer': Doctor censured after failing to tell patient of diagnosis
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