Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February 2026

New details have emerged about exactly what was hacked in the MediMap data breach. Midday Report can reveal that recorded medication and substance allergies were compromised, along with records of known medication intolerances. The company itself is not fronting, but we speak to the Privacy Commissioner about what patients and families can do and how MediMap can be held to account. And if you are flying to the regions, there is movement on a government loan scheme for regional carriers. Golden Bay Air is first cleared for take-off. We speak to the minister in charge of the scheme and ask whether it will lead to cheaper fares.