Health minister on doctor shortages

Over-worked staff at Bay of Islands Hospital say it won't have enough doctors this weekend - nor for weekends to come - because Health New Zealand is refusing to hire more staff or pay for locums. Health minister Dr Shane Reti spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Correction: Minister Reti’s office says there is no suggestion that staff shortages in Buller caused the death of a person - an incident which is now under investigation by Health NZ.