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	Podcast:		Checkpoint
	Episode:		Sharp rise in assaults on hosptial workers
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:04:47
	Publish Date:		2025-09-22 05:09:00
	Description:		Each year thousands of hospital workers are assaulted on the job. New figures obtained by Checkpoint show a 30% rise in assaults in just two years to over 7000 in the 12 months to June. One frontline worker says the numbers could be even higher, as many staff don't bother reporting incidents. But Health NZ says it's strengthened reporting procedures, and hospital security. Jimmy Ellingham reports.
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