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AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments

New Zealand rolls out AI scribe in all emergency departments, boosting productivity but raising fresh concerns over patient privacy.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Data Protection

ManageMyHealth fixes code and bolsters security after hack

ManageMyHealth says it has fixed code flaws and tightened logins after a hack that may have exposed health documents of up to 7% of users.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Data Protection

Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach

Government orders urgent review into ManageMyHealth cyber breach as hackers threaten to leak 400,000 patient files over NZD $60,000.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026

Health Technologies

The Telehealth service success born during COVID-19

Reach Aotearoa needed a partner that could implement this solution in a short time span and hire a workforce large enough to run it comfortably.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Labour

How to qualify for the close contact exemption scheme

Critical services can keep close contacts at work, easing staff shortages as New Zealand’s Omicron response begins on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022

Ministry of Health

Auckland-based firm MATTR to develop My Vaccine Pass for MoH

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has selected Auckland-based MATTR to build its My Vaccine Pass system, as vaccine passes become mandatory worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021

Data Protection

Businesses told to enforce Covid-19 scanning

Businesses will have seven days after lockdown eases to enforce QR check-ins and manual sign-ins at busy venues, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021

Supply Chain

Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4

Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

New responsibilities under Level Two and Three

Contractors must now issue travel letters and display QR posters as COVID-19 rules tighten across Alert Levels 2 and 3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020

Ministry of Health

National assessment reveals critical state of health infrastructure

Hospitals need GBP £14 billion over the next decade to fix ageing assets and close major infrastructure gaps, the report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020

Business Continuity

Level One: What you can do, should do and can’t do

Physical distancing has been eased on building sites, but workers must still sign in, wash hands and stay home if unwell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2020

Digital Transformation

Expert urges NZ to begin health system's digital upgrade

The chief executive of NZHIT says the Government should release a report that will kickstart the digital transformation of NZ's health services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020

eCommerce

Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown

Retailers, couriers and cafes could see demand rebound sharply, with most New Zealand adults expecting to return once restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

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Data Protection

Google expands healthcare ad certification to India & New Zealand

Healthcare advertisers in India and New Zealand will face tighter checks before using Google Ads, as LegitScript widens its certification scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Cybersecurity

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022

Health Technologies

Ministry of Health trials wearable devices to help detect COVID-19

Ministry of Health trials wearable devices at border to detect COVID-19. App, Elarm, monitors heart rate and notifies users of early physiological changes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021

Bluetooth

Ministry of Health successfully completes COVID-19 tracing technology trial

New Zealand has successfully completed a trial of Bluetooth contact tracing technology as part of its COVID-19 response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020

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Facebook

Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety

Teen users in Singapore will face tighter Instagram, Facebook and Messenger content controls as Meta backs new online-safety talks with schools and families.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026