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ManageMyHealth fixes code and bolsters security after hack
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
Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach
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
The Telehealth service success born during COVID-19
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
Auckland-based firm MATTR to develop My Vaccine Pass for MoH
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
Expert urges NZ to begin health system's digital upgrade
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
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Digital Entertainment

Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?

Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Steady growth for Microsoft NZ as revenue cracks $100m mark
Microsoft

Steady growth for Microsoft NZ as revenue cracks $100m mark

Microsoft is seeing continued strong growth out of the Kiwi market, with Microsoft NZ recording solid revenue and profit increases.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Digital detox: Cantabrians encouraged to disconnect
Ministry of Health

Digital detox: Cantabrians encouraged to disconnect

Canterbury residents urged to take a break from digital overload as New Zealand's first city-wide digital detox programme launches.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Ministry of Health data breach 'inexcusable'
Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health data breach 'inexcusable'

Labour is slamming a recent privacy breach that has seen the unauthorised release of confidential birth and death details of over 24,000 people.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015

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Ministry of Health stories

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
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
Ministry of Health trials wearable devices to help detect COVID-19
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
Ministry of Health successfully completes COVID-19 tracing technology trial
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
Compass Health deploys BlackBerry endpoint management for mobile security
Endpoint Detection and Response

Compass Health deploys BlackBerry endpoint management for mobile security

Compass Health, in operation since 1995, has 60 general practice teams and a number of other healthcare providers in its jurisdiction.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Microsoft cloud's MoH deal will 'provide burgeoning opportunity' for market
Public Cloud

Microsoft cloud's MoH deal will 'provide burgeoning opportunity' for market

Microsoft Trusted Public Cloud services has been chosen by the Ministry of Health to advance New Zealand's electronic health service systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
IBM to take Ministry of Health on cloud journey
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IBM to take Ministry of Health on cloud journey

The IBM cloud service is to meet the Ministry's all-of-government requirements to operate an onshore Infrastructure as a Service model.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Ministry of Health stories

Exclusive: Inside Singapore's AI push with Temus' Matt Johnson
Large Language Models

Exclusive: Inside Singapore's AI push with Temus' Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson of Temus highlights Singapore's AI success lies in strategic, cautious deployment and real-world learning, beyond mere prompting hype.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
How healthcare can prepare for My Health Record roll-out - Proofpoint
Email Security

How healthcare can prepare for My Health Record roll-out - Proofpoint

Australia's healthcare sector is the continent's biggest cybercrime target, according to a July report from the Australian Information Commissioner.

By Tim Bentley • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019