The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as HealthTech.

HealthTech explores the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, where innovations are reshaping how medical services are delivered, managed, and experienced. From advancements in AI and wearable devices to breakthroughs in telehealth and digital patient care, this field is rapidly evolving to tackle contemporary challenges across health systems.

Our latest stories delve into diverse facets of HealthTech, highlighting collaborations that enhance digital respiratory care, new AI-driven tools addressing healthcare staffing shortages, and the expansion of secure, integrated health data platforms. Personalised health applications, cybersecurity in medical devices, and emerging telehealth solutions demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Readers interested in the future of healthcare technology will find insightful analyses of market trends, security concerns amid growing digital transformation, and innovations designed to support clinicians and patients alike. By following HealthTech developments, one can gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges driving this dynamic sector forward.

Kiwi Health Technologies news
Analyst Insights
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Gartner · HealthTech · Firewalls
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Aeris honoured for global IoT eSIM connectivity leadership
Frost & Sullivan · HealthTech · Manufacturing
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Reviews
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
Wearables
Last month
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Wearables
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Expert columns
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
By Dr Steven Woodhouse of Fortinet Australia and New Zealand
3 days ago
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
4 days ago
Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors
By Aysha Thompson of Sabio
Last month
From optics to outcomes: What real progress for women in tech looks like
By Janthana Kaenprakhamroy of Tapoly
Last month
Designing for reality: What my non-traditional path taught me about diversity in tech
By Nina Sekiguchi of Everpure
Last month
Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
By Amy Davis of Hexarad
Last month
How female-led healthtech can close the gender gap
By Nora Cavani of Alba Health
Last month
Why women's health data is still an afterthought in tech - and what needs to change
By Sonja Rincon of Menotracker
Last month
Holograms bring life-saving breast cancer advice to Ghana
By Joanne Stanway of Geminai LLC
Last month
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
By Rasangi De Silva
Last month
Diversity will define the next era of biotech infrastructure
By Pam Ramali of Clinibase
Last month
Southern hospital IT outage caused by third-party hardware failure, Health NZ says
By Phil Pennington of RNZ
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
More flexibility, less ghosting: Here's what the world of work will look like in 2026
By Neil Webster of Employment Hero
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Healthcare now operates inside the audit
By Moghis Uddin of Alethian AI
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani of Employment Hero
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Interviews
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Discussing Productivity
Last month
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Discussing Bluetooth
Last month
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Recent news
OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
About Data Analytics
Today
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
About Customer service
Today
ACTO launches role-based AI SuperAgents for Life Sciences
About Digital Transformation
4 days ago
AI skincare searches surge as consumers seek guidance
About Online shopping
Last week
Google expands healthcare ad certification to India & New Zealand
About Data Protection
Last week
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Molex completes Smiths Interconnect deal to widen reach
About Space Technologies
This month
Searches for AI skincare surge 2,647% as tools grow
About Machine learning
This month
London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event
About Robotics
This month
Orchestral launches medication safety tool in New Zealand
About IT Department
Last month
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
About Unified Communications
Last month
Digital twin cuts costs & emissions at Te Rua archive
About Energy efficient
Last month
Blackline survey finds safety budgets rise despite gap
About Data Analytics
Last month
Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work
About Video conferencing
Last month
Aspen Medical taps Oracle AI lakehouse for operations
About Business Intelligence
Last month
Job moves
Anthropic appoints Novartis Chief Executive Officer to board
Move at Anthropic
3 days ago
LivTech adds CMO & CRO to drive healthcare tech growth
Move at AT&T
Last month
LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth
Move at LivTech
Last month
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Move at Sphera
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
inTechnology names Karryn Panoutsopoulos to lead Spok push
Move at SPOK
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
EcoOnline names David Orstad Chief Customer Officer
Move at Calabrio
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience
Move at Xero
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
Move at DLA Piper
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Parker Burke named President to lead Fluke & reliability group
Move at Fluke Networks
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Pure Global appoints AI expert to cut MedTech costs
Move at Pure Global
Sat, 24th May 2025
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