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A union says crumbling systems put staff and patients at risk, however, Health NZ disagrees.

More than two dozen staff have shown symptoms consistent with stomach illness.

There was a sewage leak last week in Corsair Bay when a septic tank overflowed after bottles were flushed down public toilets.

Evidence shows it's early intervention model benefits both its patients and the wider healthcare system.

"It's a significant gap that leads to a lot of other issues in healthcare but also economically for the country," says the Dental for All campaign

IT experts allege the health portal ignored warnings about vulnerabilities for years - but the regulatory vacuum meant it wasn't required to take action.

Bowls of Weet-Bix. Loaves of bread. Packs of noodles. Is it actually necessary?

At the end of 2025 hackers got access to health data being held by privately owned patient portal Manage My Health.

A "chronic shortage" of staff has contributed to increased wait times, causing frustration for patients and whānau, and compromises quality of care, the nurses' union says.

Health NZ has not responded to requests for comment.

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Analysis: Two cyber hacks have highlighted the vulnerability of New Zealand's digital health systems.

While some health indicators have improved three years after the reforms, access to primary care remains uneven.

MyIndici was planning to add multi-factor authentication to its app.

A father of two says he has contacted Kmart on "numerous occasions" about asbestos testing of coloured sand but the lack of response is frustrating.

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