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Water, water everywhere – but not always fit to drink
Risk & Compliance

Water, water everywhere – but not always fit to drink

Nearly one in five New Zealanders are exposed to drinking water that fails safety standards, raising infection risks for some communities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
Flu season is coming – time for a vaccination?
Maps

Flu season is coming – time for a vaccination?

A newer quadrivalent shot is due next month, but experts say uptake remains vital because flu can spread unnoticed and hit vulnerable groups hard.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Sun, 4th Mar 2018
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
Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training
Education, Learning & Training

Rural alliance fronting suicide prevention training

Rural communities are set to get free suicide prevention training as officials move to equip health workers before crises deepen.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Mobile surgical bus hits 15-year mark
Ministry of Health

Mobile surgical bus hits 15-year mark

More than 21,300 operations have been performed on the bus, which health consultants say prevents up to 300 rural patients a year missing surgery.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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
Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health
EduTech

Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health

Experts urge action as screen time surges, impacting children's health and development in NZ, with calls for formal education guidelines.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender
Health Technologies

Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has asked the three lower North Island district health boards seeking to merge their pathology lab testing for an.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
School WiFi passes safety tests
Wireless Networks

School WiFi passes safety tests

WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014
IBM comes to the aid of NZ healthcare providers
Health Technologies

IBM comes to the aid of NZ healthcare providers

IBM's Health Identity Programme revolutionises NZ healthcare by streamlining patient records, enhancing safety and care coordination.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2013

Global Stories

Ministry of Health stories

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