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Nurses Forced to Work While Sick | Auckland News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
Nurses at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital are being pressured to work despite calling in sick, amid a crushing surge in patients and staff illness fueled by the worst flu outbreak in a decade. With emergency departments overflowing—sometimes treating patients in hallways—and doctors describing conditions as “appalling,” hospital staff say they’re being told to take painkillers or wear masks and still show up, putting patients at risk. Health New Zealand acknowledges the strain but insists staff should stay home when unwell; however, nurses report no action despite repeated complaints. The NZ Nurses Organisation president called the pressure “a sign of desperation,” stressing that employers legally must ensure safe workplaces—and sick nurses shouldn’t be expected to work. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3e2c037a9c8d2782