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Three health cyber breaches in three months reveals 'feeding frenzy' pattern

1 April; 2026

Three high-profile health data breaches within three months have exposed what a cybersecurity expert describes as a "feeding frenzy" pattern, where attackers target sectors with demonstrated weak defences and minimal consequences.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE
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Bots combat GP administrative burden at East Auckland PHO

11 March; 2026

East Health Trust has developed more than 30 robotic process automation (RPA) bots to help address the growing administrative workload that can cause GPs to reduce clinical hours or retire early.

WORKFORCE
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Northern Region Hospital at Home reaches 120 daily patients

26 March; 2026

The Northern Region's Hospital at Home (H@H) programme is supporting around120 patients daily, with plans to expand to 200 patients by the end of the next financial year.

DIGITAL PATIENT
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Whaikaha designs and tests accessible AI

20 March; 2026

Whaikaha is using its own workforce as a real-world testing ground for accessible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), with around half of staff identifying as disabled.

AI & ANALYTICS
Virtual consultations fill critical workforce gaps in rural Taranaki

17 March; 2026

South Taranaki Rural Health has implemented virtual consults using locum doctors to address staff shortages and maintain patient access to care.

DIGITAL PATIENT
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My View - Digital safety is patient safety

26 March; 2026

Health professionals and leaders must demand that digital infrastructure be treated with the same clinical rigor as any other medical tool, writes Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall.

INFORMATION GOVERNANCE
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