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flag A tech outage on Jan. 16, 2026, disrupted New Zealand hospital systems for six hours, delaying care and raising safety concerns.

flag A major technology outage on January 16, 2026, disrupted clinical and administrative systems at hospitals in New Zealand’s lower North Island, including Wellington, Wairarapa, and Hutt Hospitals, for at least six hours. flag Health NZ confirmed the outage was not due to hacking or a prior incident in the South Island and stated services operated safely, with systems restored by 4 p.m. flag However, medical staff reported significant challenges, including inaccessible patient records and unclear IT support, raising concerns about patient safety. flag The medical specialists union criticized ongoing IT infrastructure failures, citing staff cuts, deferred projects, and a lack of reliable systems, warning these issues threaten care quality and workforce retention.

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