Patient data still being uploaded to Manage My Health two years after contract ended
Published: January 7, 2026 22:30
Rachel was shocked to find her recent medical records were still being added to Manage My Health.
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2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealed
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583491/2025-climate-summary-hottest-places-around-nz-revealed
Published: January 7, 2026 22:18
It was another near-record year, but some places got more heat than others.
Person seriously injured in explosion at industrial business near Motueka
Published: January 7, 2026 22:09
Fire and Emergency says there is no fire at the site.
Inquiry being considered into jetboat crash near Queenstown
Published: January 7, 2026 21:49
Two people suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
Specialist canyon teams join search for missing tramper
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583492/specialist-canyon-teams-join-search-for-missing-tramper
Published: January 7, 2026 21:44
Graham Garnett, 66, failed to return from a hike in the Kahurangi National Park.
Water supplies coming to Marton amid 'smell and taste issues'
Published: January 7, 2026 21:38
A lower North Island town with smelly, muddy-tasting tap water will have supplies trucked in from a neighbouring town from next week.
Warning to prepare as weekend heatwave sends temperatures skyrocketing
Published: January 7, 2026 21:23
As a heatwave looks to blanket parts of New Zealand, some councils are urging locals to get ready.
How bank staff convinced their bosses to let them wear shorts
Published: January 7, 2026 20:53
With hot days coming, here's a look at how "sweltering" staff got to wear shorts in 1969.
Person dies after two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Dairy Flat
Published: January 7, 2026 18:09
The person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition, but later died.
Hawke's Bay Māori housing project wants to see the model rolled out nationwide
Published: January 7, 2026 17:39
Puke Aute papakāinga south of Hastings has 10 new houses built on Māori ancestral land as well as vege gardens, lambs, chickens and pigs.
I don't like my kid's friends - what should I do?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/relationships/family/i-don-t-like-my-kid-s-friends-what-should-i-do
Published: January 7, 2026 17:30
What do you do about that ick feeling when it comes to one of your kid's friends?
$5.9 million fence to protect Wellington forest from pests
Published: January 7, 2026 16:49
The forest is home to centuries-old trees, along with kiwi but is under threat from deer, pigs and goats eating its undergrowth.
'Yeah boy': Meet Pleakley, Ōtorohanga Kiwi House's talking tūī
Published: January 7, 2026 16:34
While it's not unheard of for tūī to mimic car alarms and the like, birds that talk are relatively rare.
Why 2026 will be a great year for star-gazers
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/why-2026-is-going-to-be-a-great-year-for-star-gazers
Published: January 7, 2026 16:07
"Find yourself a really comfortable deck chair, sit back and just explore away," says astronomer Ian Griffin.
Surf lifeguards expect hot weather to bring influx of beachgoers
Published: January 7, 2026 16:02
Many areas are predicted to be more than 4degC hotter than normal over the next few days.
FENZ says people ignoring fire season safety warnings, warns against complacency
Published: January 7, 2026 16:02
Humidity and forecast gusty winds along the country's eastern coasts are increasing the risk of blazes being sparked.
Record number of New Zealanders face visa troubles in United States
Published: January 7, 2026 16:02
The number of New Zealanders who sought help from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after encountering border or visa issues in the US rose to a new high in the last financial year.
Seaview wastewater treatment plant stench likely to return this weekend
Published: January 7, 2026 16:02
The awful aroma from a wastewater treatment plant has long plagued residents of the Lower Hutt suburb.
Lawyers say privacy rules need more teeth, following Manage My Health hack
Published: January 7, 2026 16:02
Privacy lawyers are calling for a review into what punishments companies can face for breaching privacy in the wake of the massive Manage My Health cyber hack.
SH1 closed in Canterbury after crash jams crossing
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583447/sh1-closed-in-canterbury-after-crash-jams-crossing
Published: January 7, 2026 08:36
State Highway 1 in Canterbury is closed following a single-car crash that has left a barrier at a train level crossing jammed.
Two flown to hospital after jetboat crash
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583446/two-flown-to-hospital-after-jetboat-crash
Published: January 7, 2026 08:34
Two people have been flown to hospital following a jetboat crash in Otago.
Manage My Health: Patients start to be notified after massive leak
Published: January 7, 2026 07:18
GP clinics are scrambling to advise their worried patients in the ongoing fallout from the Manage My Health ransomware attack.
Infant baby formula recalled over possible toxins
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583435/infant-baby-formula-recalled-over-possible-toxins
Published: January 7, 2026 05:59
A brand of infant formula is being recalled over possible toxins, the Ministry of Primary Industries has announced.
Motorist caught driving more than twice speed limit in Palmerston North
Published: January 7, 2026 04:53
Police are reporting multiple instances of concerning speeds on roads in the Manawatū over the last two days.
Hot dogs and cool cats - how to keep your pets safe in summer
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/keeping-your-pets-safe-this-summer
Published: January 7, 2026 04:50
Hot cars, burnt paws, sizzling pavements and tempting treats - here's what to watch out for in hot weather.
Major music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivals
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/music/major-music-act-pulls-out-of-two-upcoming-kiwi-festivals
Published: January 7, 2026 03:53
Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp will be a no-show at Splore and Electric Avenue, organisers have confirmed.
Thunder and hail warnings, despite warmer weather
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583426/thunder-and-hail-warnings-despite-warmer-weather
Published: January 7, 2026 03:52
Heavy rain in the east today will be followed by high temperatures over the following few days.
Fruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in place
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583422/fruit-fly-found-in-auckland-suburb-restrictions-in-place
Published: January 7, 2026 03:48
A biosecurity operation is underway in Auckland's Mt Roskill after a Queensland fruit fly was found.
Unexplained death: Group may have used pool at Devonport address
Published: January 7, 2026 03:13
Police do not believe the group were there at the time of the death.
Caught in a web: Biologist discovers possible new spider species
Published: January 7, 2026 02:54
A Taranaki biologist is overjoyed after discovering what is thought to be a new species of spider.
Who are the hackers behind Manage My Health's cyber attack?
Published: January 7, 2026 02:29
Explainer - Kazu have a track record of targeting other institutions - from the Nepali police to a US medical records company.
Young woman arrested after 'unprovoked' assault on two people
Published: January 7, 2026 02:10
The woman fled the scene and was arrested on Hibiscus Coast Highway.
'Hero driver' praised for aiding in return of missing dogs following vehicle theft
Published: January 7, 2026 01:31
A 35-year-old man has been remanded in custody, facing charges related to driving, burglary and theft of stock.
Body believed to be missing tramper Connor Purvis found
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583410/body-believed-to-be-missing-tramper-connor-purvis-found
Published: January 7, 2026 01:28
The body was found on the southern side of Mt Huxley on Wednesday morning.
Two-vehicle crash in Dairy Flat puts one in hospital
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583408/two-vehicle-crash-in-dairy-flat-puts-one-in-hospital
Published: January 7, 2026 01:01
One person is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Dairy Flat.
The couple who ditched corporate life for growing greens
Published: January 7, 2026 00:26
'Just plant more seeds and keep going': A young family are redefining self-sufficiency by growing a new salad business.
Court rejects climate protester's hand-drawn $50 note featuring Shane Jones
Published: January 7, 2026 00:24
Bruce Mahalski objected to paying the fee, saying it implied he committed an antisocial crime when his motives were selfless.
Five kilometres traffic queues on SH1 in Auckland after 'serious incident'
Published: January 7, 2026 00:03
Just before 1pm, police said the incident had been resolved and the motorway was reopening.
Memorial for children killed in house fire lets mum know 'her little ones' lives mattered'
Published: January 6, 2026 23:45
August, Hugo and Goldie Field died late last year, in a fire that's being treated as a murder-suicide.
Ex-users' data may have been stolen in Manage My Health breach
Published: January 6, 2026 23:15
People whose GPs no longer use Manage My Health could still have had their data stolen.
Man charged over theft of war grave plaques in Invercargill
Published: January 6, 2026 22:54
Plaques stolen from soldiers' graves at an Invercargill cemetery have been recovered, and a man charged with their theft.
32C day looms as 'unusually' hot weather arrives
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583392/32c-day-looms-as-unusually-hot-weather-arrives
Published: January 6, 2026 22:47
Parts of the country are predicted to be more than 4C hotter than usual as they get a "great deal of sunshine".
Manage My Health hackers removes information about data online
Published: January 6, 2026 22:43
Some of the 400,000 documents stolen in an attack on Manage My Health were earlier posted online.
'Shambles': Metlink troubles makes return to work even more sour for Wellington commuters
Published: January 6, 2026 22:20
Commuters say the number of buses sent to replace trains has been inadequate, while some buses haven't showed up or left earlier than scheduled.
How Kiwi troops compared to Australian counterparts in the World Wars
Published: January 6, 2026 21:13
Professor Gary Sheffield is one of 34 historians who will explore quirky, controversial and overlooked stories in NZ's military history at an upcoming conference.
Aiming for a healthier year? Five tips from a doctor
Published: January 6, 2026 20:45
Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start?
Hundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Published: January 6, 2026 17:39
Hundreds are expected to descend on a Northland pā this weekend to remember one of the most famous battles fought in Aotearoa.
New cycle trail builds hit a brick wall - but riders optimistic that will change in 2026
Published: January 6, 2026 17:22
Cyclists trying to make new trails in the wilderness have been running smack-dab into a long-forgotten policy suddenly reactivated at DOC.
'Changing lives every day': Inside the Citizens Advice Bureau
Published: January 6, 2026 17:19
How volunteers instil confidence in clients who are 'at their wit's end'.
What is ‘oatzempic’ and does it actually work for weight loss?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/what-is-oatzempic-does-it-actually-work-for-weight-loss
Published: January 6, 2026 17:18
Some are swearing by it as a non-pharmaceutical route to weight loss.
How do I pick the right daycare for my child?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/relationships/family/how-do-i-pick-the-best-daycare-for-my-child
Published: January 6, 2026 16:28
Ask the right questions, look out for red flags, consider cost and location but also trust your gut.
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Published: January 6, 2026 16:01
It's part of a global trend - by last year, all eight Ivy League universities in the United States were using Duolingo scores.
'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack
Published: January 6, 2026 16:01
A sexual assault victim is fearful and "ragingly angry" that her most private information could be made public in the Manage My Health hack.
Radar tech used for second time this week in search for missing tramper
Published: January 6, 2026 07:31
Connor Purvis has not been seen since he set off to climb Mt Huxley last week.
'Always exciting' - Bumper season for kākāpō breeding
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583329/always-exciting-bumper-season-for-kakapo-breeding
Published: January 6, 2026 07:11
The first kākāpō breeding season in four years could be the biggest in decades, the Department of Conservation (DOC) says.
Manage My Health CEO: 'Trust us even though we've dropped the ball'
Published: January 6, 2026 03:36
The chief executive of beleaguered patient portal says he is open to standing down if required.
Fisheries NZ investigating report of illegal fish dumping
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583307/fisheries-nz-investigating-report-of-illegal-fish-dumping
Published: January 6, 2026 03:21
Spearfishers came across the dead fish floating in the water off Great Barrier Island.
Most Queenstown's school buses to keep running - for now
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583317/most-queenstown-s-school-buses-to-keep-running-for-now
Published: January 6, 2026 03:16
One school bus route will be cancelled, one new route will be added and 11 will continue on an 'interim' basis.
NetSafe warns Manage My Health users to be suspicious of emails including personal details
Published: January 6, 2026 00:06
It comes as hackers threaten to release more than 400,000 stolen health documents.
Deadline for Manage My Health ransom moves to Friday - reports
Published: January 6, 2026 00:04
It had been set for about 5am on Tuesday, but the hackers have not released any further data.
Manage My Health hack could re-traumatise sexual violence, family harm victims
Published: January 5, 2026 23:47
Victims will be living in terror that their private details could be among a cache of hacked medical information, advocate Claire Buckley says.
Alpine search tech deployed in hunt for missing tramper
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583308/alpine-search-tech-deployed-in-hunt-for-missing-tramper
Published: January 5, 2026 23:44
Police will be using a helicopter mounted Recco radar system in their search for 66-year-old Graham Garnett.
Manage My Health breach: 'A lot of queries' from patients as anxiety about stolen data grows
Published: January 5, 2026 23:08
GPs are being inundated with questions from patients about the Manage My Health hack - but they don't have the answers.
ManageMyHealth hack could re-traumatise sexual violence, family harm victims
Published: January 5, 2026 22:58
Victims will be living in terror that their private details could be among a cache of hacked medical information, advocate Claire Buckley says.
Stratford road blocked after debris falls from truck
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583299/stratford-road-blocked-after-debris-falls-from-truck
Published: January 5, 2026 22:41
Debris is blocking a major road in Stratford after it fell from a truck.
Kenepuru urgent care clinic short-staffing unfair on community - union
Published: January 5, 2026 22:15
Health NZ said the accident and medical clinic was without a doctor on Monday morning because the rostered staffer was sick.
Drone to be used in search for tramper missing near Lake Ōhau for a week
Published: January 5, 2026 22:06
There has been no sign of 20-year-old Connor Purvis since he went to climb Mt Huxley last Tuesday.
Neighbourly gets injunction to stop release of hacked information
Published: January 5, 2026 21:46
An IT security expert has previously told RNZ the hack has included GPS details which could identify people's homes.
13 people injured in crash in Northland
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583286/13-people-injured-in-crash-in-northland
Published: January 5, 2026 21:19
At least seven have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a truck and van.
ManageMyHealth breach: 'A lot of queries' from patients as anxiety about stolen data grows
Published: January 5, 2026 20:24
GPs are being inundated with questions from patients about the ManageMyHealth hack - but they don't have the answers.
Holiday road toll rises to eight after further death
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583281/holiday-road-toll-rises-to-eight-after-further-death
Published: January 5, 2026 20:04
The holiday period officially ended at 6am on Monday.
Kenepuru Community Hospital's short-staffing unfair on community - union
Published: January 5, 2026 19:04
Health NZ said the accident and medical clinic was without a doctor on Monday morning because the rostered staffer was sick.
Diesel spill from fuel truck crash closes Aotea Quay in Wellington
Published: January 5, 2026 18:09
Police said it will remain closed throughout the morning, and Wellington City Council warn that ferry access and egress will also be impacted.
The hidden river that shapes central Wellington
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583265/the-hidden-river-that-shapes-central-wellington
Published: January 5, 2026 17:39
Most Wellingtonians may not know the Kumutoto stream is flowing beneath their feet but it shapes their city and still has native fish swimming in its waters.
The meal base that can turn a foodbank parcel into a one-pot meal
Published: January 5, 2026 17:37
The Food Network says it's a concept that has been successful with foodbanks in Australia.
One in five home-buyers in Queenstown are first-timers, despite soaring property prices
Published: January 5, 2026 17:30
One in five home-buyers were first-timers - despite soaring property prices and thousands of people on waitlists for affordable housing schemes.
Hobson Bay residents fed up with sewage overflows
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583259/hobson-bay-residents-fed-up-with-sewage-overflows
Published: January 5, 2026 17:12
Sewage was a "regular sight" and the council is responding too slowly to the flood of faeces, they say.
What do Kiwis think about going barefoot in public?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/style/what-kiwis-think-about-going-barefoot-in-public
Published: January 5, 2026 17:12
Despite our global reputation for being barefoot in public settings, the opinion of New Zealanders is far more nuanced.
Top spots to take a dip around Aotearoa
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/top-spots-to-take-a-dip-around-aotearoa
Published: January 5, 2026 16:03
Nicola McCloy has put the work into discovering New Zealand's best places to swim. She shares a handful of her favourite spots, from secluded sandy bays to urban lakes and saltwater pools.
The Housemaid is dark, sexy and seriously satisfying
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/movies/the-housemaid-is-dark-sexy-and-seriously-satisfying
Published: January 5, 2026 16:03
Sydney Sweeney plays the live-in assistant of a wealthy family in this sinister thriller tinged with dark humour.
Coroner wants internet restrictions, after teen dies imitating online acts
Published: January 5, 2026 15:59
The Bay of Plenty teen became interested in violent pornography before his 2024 death.
Manage My Health data breach ransom deadline arrives
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583248/manage-my-health-data-breach-ransom-deadline-arrives
Published: January 5, 2026 15:59
Hackers are demanding a ransom after stealing hundreds of thousands of medical files from the country's largest patient portal.
Tolaga Bay farmer back at square one after weekend storm
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583244/tolaga-bay-farmer-back-at-square-one-after-weekend-storm
Published: January 5, 2026 06:19
Intense localised downpours caused damage that could take up to a year to repair.
ManageMyHealth hack: New Zealand's worst cybersecurity incidents
Published: January 5, 2026 05:31
A ransom hack on New Zealand's largest health portal is being billed as one of the country's biggest cybersecurity incidents, but how does it compare?
'Well prepared' boaties left stranded after breakdown off Fiordland coast
Published: January 5, 2026 04:28
Two men were left stranded on a boat in Fiordland overnight Saturday before a fisherman and his three passengers went to the pair's rescue.
Radar to be used in search for tramper missing for a week
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583238/radar-to-be-used-in-search-for-tramper-missing-for-a-week
Published: January 5, 2026 04:27
Graham Garnett was expected to return from a tramp in the Baton/Ellis River area on 30 December.
How to make this summer the one you learn to surf
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/how-to-make-this-summer-the-one-you-learn-to-surf
Published: January 5, 2026 03:47
Whether it's hopping on a longboard at Sumner beach, or paddling out into the world-renowned West Coast waves, there is a break for everyone.
Woman charged with bringing 22kgs of meth into the country in her checked luggage
Published: January 5, 2026 03:42
The woman was arrested at Auckland International Airport on Sunday.
Christchurch cordon lifted after bomb squad called in
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583219/christchurch-cordon-lifted-after-bomb-squad-called-in
Published: January 5, 2026 03:41
Police and the Defence Force's explosive bomb disposal team responded to the incident.
Police seek to identify people after 'mass disorder' on Auckland's K' Road
Published: January 5, 2026 03:16
Police investigating a mass disorder incident in Auckland just after Christmas are appealing for the public's assistance.
Christmas was less than two weeks ago. Is it too soon for hot cross buns?
Published: January 5, 2026 02:54
Better gobble down the Christmas cake, because Easter treats are already in the shops.
Woman charged with allegedly bringing 22kgs of meth into the country in her checked luggage
Published: January 5, 2026 02:34
The woman was arrested at Auckland International Airport on Sunday.
Ruatiti homicide: No charges laid following deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole
Published: January 5, 2026 01:41
A person of interest handed themselves in on Christmas Day, but police say no charges related to the deaths have been laid.
Couple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepover
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583226/couple-surprised-to-find-kiwi-trying-to-have-a-sleepover
Published: January 5, 2026 01:00
The doors to the sleepout had been left open to cool the room down - then they found a little brown kiwi tucked in the corner.
Four deadly crashes in a day
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583202/four-deadly-crashes-in-a-day
Published: January 5, 2026 00:44
At least four people have died in seperate crashes since Sunday evening.
Christchurch properties cordoned off as bomb squad called in
Published: January 5, 2026 00:12
Police and the Defence Force's explosive bomb disposal team are responding.
No doctors overnight in Wellington urgent care clinic
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583211/no-doctors-overnight-in-wellington-urgent-care-clinic
Published: January 4, 2026 23:11
Kenepuru Hospital services around 120,000 people in Porirua, Tawa, and the Kāpiti Coast.
Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583207/government-orders-review-into-managemyhealth-data-breach
Published: January 4, 2026 22:53
Hackers say they will release up to 400,000 stolen patient documents if ManageMyHealth doesn't pay.
Summer returns: Temperatures could reach 30s this week
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583205/summer-returns-temperatures-could-reach-30s-this-week
Published: January 4, 2026 22:12
There's good news after a weekend of heavy rainfalls and flooding.
Person dies after single-vehicle crash closes road in Rolleston
Published: January 4, 2026 22:06
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Jones Road shortly after 7.45am.
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