New Zealand

NZ budget 2026 commits $400m to hospital upgrades, health minister says

This forms part of a 10-year Health Infrastructure Plan launched in 2025.

Cancer infusion service expands in West Auckland amidst national rollout

This is the first community-based cancer infusion centre in West Auckland.

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.