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IT Failure Disrupts Auckland Hospitals, Sparks Funding Review

2/26/2026

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Auckland and Northland hospitals in New Zealand experienced significant IT problems that disrupted the transfer of radiology images for two hours, affecting X-rays, CT, and MRI scans.
A Health New Zealand spokesperson said the issue was resolved quickly without compromising patient care, using standard backup processes.
Public Service Association (PSA) called for an immediate review of funding for health digital services and IT infrastructure.

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Story summary

Auckland and Northland hospitals in New Zealand experienced significant IT problems that disrupted the transfer of radiology images for two hours, affecting X-rays, CT, and MRI scans.
A Health New Zealand spokesperson said the issue was resolved quickly without compromising patient care, using standard backup processes.
Public Service Association (PSA) called for an immediate review of funding for health digital services and IT infrastructure.