The IT hack on New Zealand’s Manage My Health portal exposed 126,000 users’ data, highlighting vulnerabilities in patient portal security.…
HealthX Programme Expands AI Tools in New Zealand Healthcare
Te Whatu Ora’s HealthX programme is deploying AI scribes and digital tools monthly, saving clinicians up to 12 minutes per…
NZ halts data, digital jobs cuts and more briefs
New Zealand’s Te Whatu Ora Health pauses digital and data job cuts after union agreement, while Australia launches a national…
Kiwis’ AI fears and work-from-home trends highlighted in InternetNZ survey
InternetNZ’s annual survey reveals growing AI concerns, increased internet use, and work-from-home preferences among New Zealanders, with notable demographic differences.…
New Zealand approves first electronic controlled drug register for pharmacies
New Zealand’s Medsafe has approved Toniq’s electronic controlled drug register, replacing paper systems in pharmacies to enhance oversight of high-risk…
NZ to introduce shared digital health records for nationwide clinician access
New Zealand’s Te Whatu Ora Health launches NZ$4 million Shared Digital Health Records project to unify patient data access, starting…
New Zealanders’ AI concerns and internet habits highlighted in InternetNZ survey
InternetNZ’s annual survey reveals growing AI fears, rising internet use, and a decline in work-from-home rates among New Zealanders, sparking…
New Zealand introduces 24/7 telehealth service to ease emergency department strain
New Zealand launches a 24/7 telehealth service to reduce pressure on emergency departments, improve healthcare access, and address challenges in…
Troubled off-road electric motorbike maker UBCO enters receivership
UBCO, a New Zealand-based electric motorbike manufacturer, has entered receivership, casting doubt on its future and highlighting challenges in the…
Whatu Ora Proposes to Axe Third of Data, Digital Roles – Sources
New Zealand’s largest trade union, the Public Service Association, has expressed concerns over a plan to cut data and digital…