New ZealandWaikato DHB still receiving incorrect pay packs weeks onWaikato DHB staff may have to wait three months before receiving their correct pay.22 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandChopped: Kiwi Beer Fest axed due to 'untenable' police and DHB conditionsThere haven't been any arrests or treatment for alcohol harm during the event's two years.15 Jun 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Big step forward': Waikato DHB partially restores services one month after cyber attackHackers sent threats and demanded money - but the DHB refused.15 Jun 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Whole thing is just a mess': Waikato ED doctors, nurses at breaking pointEmergency department staff breaking down in tears almost every shift due to pressure.09 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandLive: 30,000 Nurses strike DHBs reduce services as staff walk outNon-urgent surgery and outpatient clinics cancelled as nurses walk off the job.08 Jun 06:45 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyber attack: Radiation therapy resumes for cancer patientsWhile the service won't be at full capacity for a while 22 patients will be treated today.06 Jun 11:58 PM
New ZealandSir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honoursA posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew inquiry launched into cancer patient's deathThe treatment was supposed to extend her life, but she died just hours later.01 Jun 07:31 PM
New ZealandLooming nurses' strike: DHBs make new pay offerAbout 30,000 members of the Nurses Organisation are set to stop work on June 9.31 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandDHB clinicians relying on GPs to check patient filesWaikato DHB's IT systems failures are putting extra pressure on local GPs.31 May 07:10 PM
New ZealandCyber attack: Waikato health chief says IT fix edging closerWaikato DHB boss gives an update on how it is faring after a serious cyber attack.31 May 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy are our defences so shaky? The Waikato DHB ransomware attack in 20 questionsNew Zealand's cybersecurity crisis in 20 questions.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatients and staff affected by Waikato DHB cyber attack being contactedHealth Minister Andrew Little says he didn't get any complaints from patients today.27 May 11:33 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB IT attack: Hackers likely to spread private information furtherWarnings in place as patient and staff information likely to spread further.27 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandCancer treatment in Australia ruled out for Waikato patientsThe DHB's 73 cancer patients will be treated in other NZ centres, but delays are possible.27 May 10:14 PM
New ZealandCyber attack: Waikato DHB concedes hackers' patient files are genuineDHB confirms files sent to media contained genuine patient and staff information.27 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB staff wait anxiously after latest pay run overnightUnion anticipates more pay errors for workers as cyber attack fallout continues.26 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandDHB cyber attack: Some cancer patients yet to be identifiedRadiation oncology was totally dependent on technology and hack left it 'in darkness'.26 May 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We can't give in to the Waikato DHB hackersEDITORIAL: Whatever the methods, and the threats, we should not surrender to them.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent meeting over DHB cyber attack; Privacy Commissioner's warningDoctors warn of massive backlog with surgeries deferred, and use of handwritten notes.26 May 03:51 AM
New Zealand2020 stocktake found health IT systems vulnerableThe DHBs also lacked skilled IT staff to focus on security, a report found.25 May 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Sense of violation' over Waikato DHB data hackHighly sensitive patient and staff information in files shown by hackers to media.25 May 05:57 PM
New ZealandDHB hack: 'A national crisis' - cancer patients could be sent to AustraliaThe Government must intervene to protect sick patients, Waikato cancer doctor warns.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The Government will not pay ransoms': Health Minister on DHB cyber attack'Ransomware attacks are a crime.'25 May 09:17 AM
New ZealandCyber attack: 'Vast majority' of files should be recoverable, DHB saysWaikato DHB warns there will be more disruption over the next few weeks.24 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandMore to miss surgery due to Waikato Hospital cyber attackDHB chief says it will likely be next week before IT systems fully operational again.23 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandDHB attack: 'Good progress' restoring systems and servicesDHB says patient care the priority as they plan for the recovery phase after the attack.23 May 12:44 AM
New Zealand'We don't pay ransom': Waikato DHB boss lashes cyber attackersWaikato DHB is due to give an update on this week's cyber attack.22 May 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Uncharted territory': Waikato DHB cyber attack 'biggest in NZ history'It is expected to be at least another week before the DHB can rectify all the issues.21 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyber attack: IT systems blackout 'likely to run beyond weekend'Chief executive says cyber experts were working to isolate the problem.19 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyber attack: 'Hackers' make contact with health bossesWaikato DHB boss says risk of loss of patient records low, but he can't yet be certain.19 May 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDHB attack: Why Faafoi won't make it illegal to pay a cyber-ransomPeople will die if the flow of cash to cybercriminals is not cut off, experts warn.19 May 05:42 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's hospitals battle daily cyber attacks: Ministry of HealthHealth networks face growing cyber threat after a major attack hits Waikato hospitals.19 May 04:20 AM
