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Leaked report reveals severe health worker shortage on South Island

A leaked Health NZ report warns of critical staff shortages across South Island health services, with workers relying on overtime and deferred leave to maintain operations.

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A leaked Health NZ report has found severe health worker shortages affecting South Island services. Health workers are sustaining operations through increased overtime and deferred leave as staffing levels remain critically low.

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Leaked Health NZ report warns of severe South Island health worker shortage

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