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Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand
Cybersecurity

Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand

The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants
Visa

Health NZ chases $70m in unpaid health bills from tourists and migrants

At least a quarter of the debt is unlikely to be recovered, as Health NZ relies on overseas collection efforts and annual write-offs.

By Gill Bonnett • 6 min read • 3 days ago
Wellington Hospital ED operating under code red about half the time since March
Wellington Hospital

Wellington Hospital ED operating under code red about half the time since March

Patients at Wellington Hospital's emergency department are facing longer waits as staff shortages and overcrowding have kept it in code red for months.

By Kate Green • 3 min read • Last week
How to cut public sector jobs? A much more aggressive approach to AI
Digital Transformation

How to cut public sector jobs? A much more aggressive approach to AI

The proposed cuts could deepen service risks, as officials urged ministers to back a much more aggressive push into AI and digitisation.

By Phil Pennington • 7 min read • This month
Post code lottery still alive and well in health sector, latest figures show
New Zealand Labour Party

Post code lottery still alive and well in health sector, latest figures show

Waiting times remain starkly uneven, with Northland and Southern lagging on planned care while other regions meet health targets.

By Rowan Quinn • 4 min read • Last month
Visionwest urges procurement rule changes after tender loss
Outsourcing

Visionwest urges procurement rule changes after tender loss

Older Auckland residents could lose familiar home-care support if procurement rules are not changed, Visionwest has warned after a tender setback.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland
Architecture

Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland

More than 600 guests saw the One New Zealand Stadium lead scoop the top prize, after being delivered on time and below budget.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Explainer: Event first aid planning in New Zealand
Risk & Compliance

Explainer: Event first aid planning in New Zealand

WorkSafe's new guidance ties medical cover to site risks, meaning some New Zealand events may need more than basic first aid to protect crowds.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Hato Hone St John declares major incident after record calls
Risk & Compliance

Hato Hone St John declares major incident after record calls

Emergency call handlers are under strain as the ambulance service braces for more pressure after the busiest day in its history.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Problem Gambling Foundation tightens privacy rules after email breach
Data Protection

Problem Gambling Foundation tightens privacy rules after email breach

Human error exposed client email addresses to other recipients, prompting PGF Services to overhaul bulk email checks and staff training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Managing Psychosocial Risk Conference Change and Transformation Summit
Digital Transformation

Managing Psychosocial Risk Conference Change and Transformation Summit

Wellington delegates will hear how hybrid work and AI are reshaping mental wellbeing and change programmes across major sectors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2026
CyberCure appoints Kiwi veteran Steve McCabe as Chief Strategy Officer
Cybersecurity

CyberCure appoints Kiwi veteran Steve McCabe as Chief Strategy Officer

New Zealand's CyberCure appoints cybersecurity veteran, Steve McCabe, as Chief Strategy Officer, reinforcing its growth plans with his 27 years of industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches
EduTech

Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches

New research reveals majority of Kiwis think companies should do more to prevent cyber-attacks, with many considering swapping brands after a data breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Valentia Technologies to defend vigorously against Medtech's claims
Health Technologies

Valentia Technologies to defend vigorously against Medtech's claims

Valentia Technologies, a New Zealand-based healthcare tech firm, announces its determination to vigorously refute legal allegations by rival company, Medtech Limited.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative
Urban Planning

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system
Hybrid & Remote Work

Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system

Retention hinges on better support, recognition and safer workloads as a McKinsey report warns more nurses are considering leaving direct patient care.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022

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