Health
Who are the hackers behind Manage My Health's cyber attack?
Explainer - Kazu have a track record of targeting other institutions - from the Nepali police to a US medical records company.
Watch: Manage My Health CEO says company 'dropped the ball'
The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal says he is open to standing down if required.
Ex-users may be caught up in health breach
People whose GPs no longer use Manage My Health could still have had their data stolen.
Hackers pull down stolen medical data
Some of the 400,000 documents stolen in an attack on Manage My Health were earlier posted online.
On the road with Dr Mark Gittos
Our roadie guest today is a plastic surgeon based in Auckland. Last year he travelled to Ukraine to assist doctors with the operation on a patient whose nose was taken off in combat. Dr Mark has spent… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 January
The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along with those of his friends and family; Tensions… Audio
Volunteering expertise to Tonga's hospitals: Liam Bately and Debbie Munro
On Friday, a small team of Mechanical Engineering students from the University of Canterbury are heading to Tonga to repair and maintain life-saving hospital equipment. Coordinated by Liam Bately… Audio
Who is behind the Manage My Health data hack?
The group calls itself Kazu. It has demanded US$60,000 after hundreds of thousands of medical files were stolen from one of the country's largest patient portals. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Audio
Total fire ban declared for parts of Australia as heatwave hits
The scorching forecast has led to extreme fire danger warnings, with wind and dry lightning tipped to add to the risk.
Manage My Health CEO Vino Ramayah talks to RNZ following hack
The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along with those of his friends and family. He spoke to… Audio
Toxin risk forces Nestlé to recall infant formula in 25 countries
Possible contamination with a toxin has forced Nestle to recall products across much of Europe.
Six dead as cold snap grips Europe
The plunge in temperatures has launched Europe into travel chaos, with weather-related accidents causing six deaths so far.
Minister and union clash over health info delays
The PSA says Simeon Brown is blaming officials for slow responses, when his government's cuts are at fault.
Terrified and angry: Assault victim waits for answers over health hack
A sexual assault victim is fearful and "ragingly angry" that her most private information could be made public in the Manage My Health hack.
Be 'extra cautious': Warning to Manage My Health users
What patients should be doing as they wait to see if they're caught up in the theft and ransom of 400,000 files.
Deadline for health data ransom reportedly moves to Friday
It had been set for about 5am on Tuesday, but the hackers have not released any further data.
Fears health data hack could reveal details of sexual violence
Victims will be living in terror that their private details could be among a cache of hacked medical information, advocate Claire Buckley says.
Government boosts mental health funding to support prevention, early intervention
The initiative was funded $10 million over two years to support non-government organisations or community providers.
'A lot of queries' as anxiety about stolen health data grows
GPs are being inundated with questions from patients about the Manage My Health hack - but they don't have the answers. Audio
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu
Public health experts warn the latest rollback could lead to preventable hospitalisations and deaths.
