Court rejects sister doctors' bid to halt Auckland Hospital bullying probe

A court has rejected a bid by sister doctors Bodhi and Samadhi Wimalasena to stop a Health New Zealand bullying investigation at Auckland Hospital, allowing the probe to proceed. Seven senior medical officers complained about the sisters' conduct, alleging threatening, intimidating, and harassing behaviour that created an "unhealthy work environment". The doctors deny the allegations and were removed from some duties during the investigation. The complaint was lodged in April 2026 by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists on behalf of the complainants, who said they feared speaking openly due to potential criticism or accusation.