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Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform
Internet of Things

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Funding will back trials and regulatory work as the New Zealand start-up aims to bring a smaller, reusable insulin device to the US market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Add years to life and life to years by investing in primary care
Health Technologies

Add years to life and life to years by investing in primary care

Patients face longer waits and higher costs as underfunded primary care strains health systems and worsens preventable disease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Zoom Health urges overhaul of New Zealand pharmacy funding
Health Technologies

Zoom Health urges overhaul of New Zealand pharmacy funding

Zoom Health is urging an overhaul of New Zealand's pharmacy funding as 12‑month prescriptions loom, warning closures and care gaps will grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region
Data Analytics

New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Diabetes stories

Ottai CGM tops 1 million users in global expansion
Data Analytics

Ottai CGM tops 1 million users in global expansion

The milestone underscores rising demand for cheaper glucose monitors as Ottai pushes into overseas markets including Malaysia and Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows
Digital Transformation

Salesforce launches Agentforce 2dx to optimise AI workflows

Salesforce has rolled out Agentforce 2dx, a cutting-edge digital labour platform that integrates AI agents into business workflows for enhanced efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors
Internet of Things

AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Peptide APIs drive growth in targeted therapy market
Health Technologies

Peptide APIs drive growth in targeted therapy market

The peptide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient market is poised for significant growth, driven by demand for targeted therapies and advances in synthesis technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
AI in healthcare set to revolutionise the industry by 2032
Generative AI

AI in healthcare set to revolutionise the industry by 2032

The healthcare sector is on the brink of transformation as experts predict the AI market could reach USD $17.2 billion by 2032, revolutionising patient care.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Diabetes stories

Graphnet remote monitoring passes 2.2 million measures
Digital Transformation

Graphnet remote monitoring passes 2.2 million measures

The platform is now used across 16 NHS organisations as services expand heart failure, COPD and virtual ward monitoring into community care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M
Manufacturing

Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M

The funding will help expand Vancouver research, manufacturing and clinical trials, with hundreds of jobs and student co-op places expected to follow.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Abbott launches tiny Libre 3 Plus diabetes monitor
Health Technologies

Abbott launches tiny Libre 3 Plus diabetes monitor

Australian people with type 1 diabetes can now choose a smaller sensor that reduces finger-prick checks and links to an insulin pump.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Sol launches menopause app to support women & workplaces in Asia
Health Technologies

Sol launches menopause app to support women & workplaces in Asia

Sol Menopause launches its app in Asia, offering medically reviewed support to women and employers for menopause health and inclusive workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose via Apple Watch
Wearables

Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose via Apple Watch

Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose levels and receive alerts directly on their Apple Watch through new Dexcom G7 integration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How Dexcom's diabetes technology is changing glucose management
Health Technologies

Exclusive: How Dexcom's diabetes technology is changing glucose management

Dexcom's latest innovation, the ONE+, is set to transform diabetes management in Australia by offering real-time glucose monitoring and alerts for Type 2 diabetes.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
AI diagnostics reshaping healthcare through accuracy & speed
Health Technologies

AI diagnostics reshaping healthcare through accuracy & speed

AI diagnostics is transforming healthcare by enhancing accuracy, speeding up disease detection, and reducing errors across lab tests, imaging, and genomics.

By Kevin Cramer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes
Health Technologies

Dexcom ONE+ glucose system launches for Type 2 diabetes

Dexcom has launched its Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitoring system in Australia, enhancing glucose management for those with Type 2 diabetes.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025