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Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath
Cybersecurity

Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath

Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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 • 7 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
DHB avoids prosecution for patient fall
Risk & Compliance

DHB avoids prosecution for patient fall

WorkSafe has halted prosecution after Hawke’s Bay District Health Board pledged new safety measures following a 2018 patient-lifter fall.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions
Risk & Compliance

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
eGrowth charts considered a success for NZ's Northern region
Health Technologies

eGrowth charts considered a success for NZ's Northern region

Digital growth charts in New Zealand's Northern Region lauded as over 200,000 created since launch, enhancing paediatric care despite traditional methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
New Zealand’s most exceptional projects
Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s most exceptional projects

Christchurch’s regeneration was underscored as Tūranga won the Supreme Award, while 10 other projects were named category winners.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
How a simple instruction manual could have prevented this costly injury
District Health Board

How a simple instruction manual could have prevented this costly injury

Two employers were fined after a worker’s arm was crushed during an x-ray machine removal, in a case WorkSafe says was easily avoidable.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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
New Zealand Defence Force take top diversity award
Xero

New Zealand Defence Force take top diversity award

Mandatory training on sexual ethics and respect has helped reshape the force’s culture and beat 93 other entries for the supreme prize.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 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
Hamilton hotel getting major facelift
District Health Board

Hamilton hotel getting major facelift

Heritage works at the 1876 Sudima Hamilton are set to draw new retailers as the CBD’s revival lifts foot traffic and spending.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Property deals show faith in Christchurch rebuild
District Health Board

Property deals show faith in Christchurch rebuild

Major sales and leases in Christchurch's CBD last year signal scarce prime stock and growing confidence among investors and tenants.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017

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District Health Board (DHB) stories

Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'

Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.

By RNZ • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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