Posts by Waikato Times
76 days ago

Poll: Do you use Manage My Health?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Victims of the Manage My Health hack were notified at just after 7pm on Thursday night of exactly what elements of their health data had been stolen, nine days after the hack happened.

Manage My Health holds data on about 1.8 million Kiwis, and has been in crisis since December 30, with hackers demanding a ransom of more than $100,000 for more than 400,000 health files belonging to about 127,000 people.

Do you use Manage My Health? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you use Manage My Health?
  • 57.1% Yes
    57.1% Complete
  • 38.1% No
    38.1% Complete
  • 4.8% Not sure
    4.8% Complete
21 votes
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21 hours ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 39.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    39.3% Complete
  • 58.7% No, I enjoy it
    58.7% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below
    2% Complete
816 votes
6 minutes ago

Police forced to name Netflix as platform for Tom Phillips documentary

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police have confirmed Netflix will screen a reality-style documentary on fugitive Tom Phillips, after initially refusing to name the platform.

Phillips was shot dead on Te Anga Rd, west of Waitomo on September 8, after a near four-year manhunt for Phillips and his three children.

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6 minutes ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Linda Jones Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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