Helen Mason
Emergency departments relatively quiet despite nurses’ strike
While Hawke's Bay Hospital had to call on an emergency agreement to get four extra nurses on wards today, other DHBs said they were relatively quiet despite the strike. Video, Audio
Nurses to strike for first time in 30 years
Seventy percent of the country's nurses will strike from 7am tomorrow, after last-ditch talks with District Health Boards ended fruitlessly mid-morning. Audio
Nurses confirm strike action next month
DHBs spokeswoman Helen Mason says DHBs are doing everything they can to reach settlement with nurses, but have "robust contingency plans" when nurses strike next month. Video, Audio
No more money available for nurses - DHBs
Nurses say that their dispute with District Health Boards is about more than money - it's also about recognition and respect. Nurses have rejected the latest pay offer, and a strike in July is… Video, Audio
Health bosses 'optimistic' pay offer will avert nurses strike
District Health Boards say they are optimistic their latest pay offer will prevent a proposed nurses' strike in July. The DHBs say they have effectively doubled the offer made in March. The March… Audio