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Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain
Health Technologies

Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

People with back pain face little guidance, as a University of Sydney study finds most treatment apps are poor quality and untested.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Stress helps cancer flourish, research shows
Cancer

Stress helps cancer flourish, research shows

Researchers say blocking stress signals could help curb cancer spread, after mice studies linked chronic stress to more lymphatic vessels around tumours.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Some exercise better than none
Screen time

Some exercise better than none

Lower exercise targets may spur inactive adults to move more, after studies found even small amounts cut death risk and disease.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
New online tool highlights health and safety red flags
Risk & Compliance

New online tool highlights health and safety red flags

Many firms face fines or imprisonment unless they check contractor and workplace safety under New Zealand’s new law.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Get up, stand up, stand up for your life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Get up, stand up, stand up for your life

Office staff are being told to break up sitting time to cut the long-term health risks linked to sedentary work.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Flu shots essential, research reveals
University of Otago

Flu shots essential, research reveals

Influenza is killing about 500 New Zealanders a year, with Māori, Pasifika and older men facing the highest risk of death.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards
Matariki Awards

Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards

Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
New website to help emphysema sufferers
Health Technologies

New website to help emphysema sufferers

More than 200,000 New Zealanders with emphysema could get earlier diagnosis and specialist advice through the Australian site, doctors say.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Groundbreaking Freshwater Rescue Plan launched
Sustainability

Groundbreaking Freshwater Rescue Plan launched

New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Cross-industry innovation a health and safety winner
Risk & Compliance

Cross-industry innovation a health and safety winner

A new filling system has eliminated strain injuries for OnGas workers after testing nearly 6,000 LPG bottles a day across New Zealand.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue
National Standards

Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue

Communities could face the cost of fluoridation after the committee backed a bill that shifts decisions to health experts, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Six Kiwi projects garner finalist status in IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards
Smart Cities

Six Kiwi projects garner finalist status in IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards

Six out of 46 finalists in the IDC Smart City APAC awards are Kiwi projects - with only China garnering more finalists. So who's in the running?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Global Stories

Health stories

Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns
Firewalls

Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns

Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Honeywell & Vivid Technology seal 'major tech deal' for smart lighting
Internet of Things

Honeywell & Vivid Technology seal 'major tech deal' for smart lighting

Vivid Technology has entered into a MoU with Honeywell to supply smart lighting technologies on a number of strategic projects.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Health stories

New survey reveals big opportunity for tech in AU healthcare
Health Technologies

New survey reveals big opportunity for tech in AU healthcare

A survey from Phillips has revealed AU is behind when it comes to integration across the healthcare system & adoption of connected care technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Australian food safety: Could blockchain be the unexpected solution?
Blockchain

Australian food safety: Could blockchain be the unexpected solution?

The number one priority must be consumer safety and new technologies such as blockchain have the potential to shake up the global trade of food.

By Paul Sidhu • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017