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Kiwi Stories

Health stories

Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place

Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016

Health Technologies

Digital health: South Island electronic referrals hit one million

More than one million eReferrals to specialists have been successfully processed in New Zealand's South Island, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

Fintech

Tired of tedious employment troubles? MYOB is here to help

When it comes to employer obligations and paying staff, it sometimes feels easier tearing your hair out (even harder if you don't actually have hair).

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

Health Technologies

Govt enters 37.8 million health IT partnership

Government invests $14m in research partnership to promote precision-driven healthcare in New Zealand. #healthcare #research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Health Technologies

Govt's online patient portal going strong

Over 100,000 Kiwis now manage their health online as Govt's patient portal thrives, reveals Health Minister Coleman.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016

Emergency services

South Westland to trial virtual medical receptionist

South Westland is set to benefit from a virtual medical receptionist – a new service offering greater access to booking general practice appointments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Digital Signage

Booming health media market spurs Medical Channel acquisition

Medical Channel snaps up rival, becoming Australia's top health-focused digital signage player, doubling its network presence.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Cartech

Driverless car testing in NZ 'would be a major breakthrough'

New Zealand is poised for a major breakthrough in autonomous vehicle tech as Intelligent Transport Systems NZ endorses new Ministry of Transport guidelines.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Westpac

Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?

Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Global Stories

Health stories

Health Technologies

Orion Health scores large Queensland health service contract

NZ's Orion Health clinches a deal with Queensland's Metro North to boost referral management for a healthcare network of 900,000.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

NZTech

Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland as innovation hub

Virtual and augmented reality, start-up competitions, youth events and a showcase of Kiwi innovation heroes will feature in the inaugural Techweek AKL.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2016

Wireless Networks

Auckland DHB to offer free Wi-Fi to patients

The new Wi-Fi service allows people staying in or visiting any Auckland DHB hospital to connect to internet on their laptops, smartphones and tablets.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016