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New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions
District Health Board

The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Border curbs are set to reduce the risk of imported infections, but officials warn New Zealand must still bolster testing, tracing and isolation.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award
Supply Chain

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award

Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Orion Health partners with all five South Island DHBs for regional patient information system
Health Technologies

Orion Health partners with all five South Island DHBs for regional patient information system

Orion Health has signed a commercial agreement with all five South Island District Health Boards for a single shared patient information care system.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Acurity lifts 1H earnings 22% on increased DHB work, cost cuts
Health Technologies

Acurity lifts 1H earnings 22% on increased DHB work, cost cuts

Acurity Health Group, the hospital operator set to be taken private by its three biggest shareholders, lifted first-half by profit 22 percent after.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
New information sharing system introduced for Kiwis on the West Coast
Health Technologies

New information sharing system introduced for Kiwis on the West Coast

West Coast introduces HealthOne, a new electronic system ensuring safer, faster healthcare by sharing patient records among authorised professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014

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District Health Board (DHB) stories

healthAlliance announces new CFO
Health Technologies

healthAlliance announces new CFO

Simon Jones appointed new CFO for healthAlliance, the shared ICT services provider for Northern Region district health boards. #healthcare #finance.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Waikato DHB retires data centre in first steps of digital transformation journey
Digital Transformation

Waikato DHB retires data centre in first steps of digital transformation journey

Waikato DHB partners with Revera to retire its Hamilton data centre, initiating a three-year digital transformation to cloud-based infrastructure.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Auckland DHB to offer free Wi-Fi to patients
Wireless Networks

Auckland DHB to offer free Wi-Fi to patients

The new Wi-Fi service allows people staying in or visiting any Auckland DHB hospital to connect to internet on their laptops, smartphones and tablets.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
New Zealand DHB implements Australian software
Health Technologies

New Zealand DHB implements Australian software

The Taranaki DHB is the first of the five Midland DHBs to deploy the Datix safety learning system, built by Aussie company PowerHealth Solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
DHBs across the country move to IBM Cloud
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

DHBs across the country move to IBM Cloud

DHBs are set to introduce new IT infrastructure that will increase security, reliability, and service levels, and reduce the risk of critical outages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
Local IT provider partners with Maori tribe to improve healthcare services
Health Technologies

Local IT provider partners with Maori tribe to improve healthcare services

K&L partners with Ngati Porou to boost East Coast health services, bringing local IT solutions and 24/7 support to Maori healthcare.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014