Nurses will be striking three more times after union members have voted to go ahead.
It follows last month's walk-out by 30,000 members, concerned over pay and staffing.
One strike has been planned for each month until September.
It's being described as a history-making decision.
However the Nurses Organisation says DHBs also seem willing to seek a resolution.
More to come
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