New Zealand

NZ targets 500 extra surgeries; Hutt Hospital to hit 25 sessions monthly

Keneperu acquired new equipment to end regional surgery delays.

New Zealand health ministry to review ManageMyHealth breach

The breach affected 6–7% of the portal’s 1.8 million ‘My Health Documents’ users.

New SPECT-CT scanner installed at Wellington Regional Hospital

It replaces an older model and will work alongside a recently installed unit.

Auckland City Hospital completes $211.4m infrastructure upgrade

The upgrades include a new central plant building and an underground service tunnel.

New Zealand invests $15.5m to expand stem cell transplant services

The funding focuses on hospital capacity, workforce, and infrastructure upgrades.

New Zealand unveils 10-year Health Digital Investment Plan

It will include the rollout of a single electronic medical record system.

New Dunedin Hospital completes pile capping for inpatient building

Construction resumed in July on the former Cadbury site.

NZ invests $16.25m for hybrid operating theatre at Wellington Hospital

The facility will combine high-resolution imaging systems with a surgical suite.

New Zealand’s Stratford Health Centre adopts new digital X-ray system

The upgrade follows earlier installations in Hāwera and Waitara.

Auckland City Hospital installs eight new heart and lung bypass machines

The full installation represents a total investment of $1.8m (NZ$3.2m).

New cancer centre opens in Taranaki, NZ

The facility features the region’s Linear Accelerator for radiation therapy.

Fast-tracked programme to boost bed capacity at five NZ hospitals

It is expected to provide a total of 140 additional beds by 2026.

Expanded Nelson Hospital emergency department opens in NZ

The wing features four observation bays and an expanded medication zone.

New Zealand to ease pharmacy ownership rules under forthcoming Bill

Community pharmacies will no longer need to be mostly owned by registered pharmacists.

Fixed breast screening site opens in Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand

The facility includes a mammography machine and a lead-lined X-ray room