The Health Minister is making it clear he's not criticising doctors over pay - but their union. 

More than $5,000 senior doctors in the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union have been striking today. 

Simeon Brown's urging them back to the negotiating table, saying thousands of surgeries - such as hip operations and knee replacements - have had to be delayed. 

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan questions if the doctors will accept a new offer.

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The Health Minister is making it clear he's not criticising doctors over pay - but their union.&nbsp;
More than $5,000 senior doctors in the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union have been striking today.&nbsp;
Simeon Brown's urging them back to the negotiating table, saying thousands of surgeries - such as hip operations and knee replacements - have had to be delayed.&nbsp;
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan questions if the doctors will accept a new offer.
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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Simeon Brown urging the striking doctors to come back to the negotiating table

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