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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 • Last week

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 • This month

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 • This month

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 • Last month

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

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

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

Financing

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

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

Global Stories

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Data Analytics

Qlik reveals winners of healthcare digital transformation awards

Public sector organisations celebrated their achievements at a special ceremony at the Qlik Health & Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards in Sydney.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022