Te Whatu Ora faces legal action from the Public Service Association over plans to cut around 1,000 positions in data and digital roles, claiming inadequate consultation and potential violations of employment obligations. The organization has been under pressure to reduce costs, impacting IT support and raising concerns about patient privacy and safety. Minister Simeon Brown dismissed claims of understaffing as “fake news.”

Microsoft Teams To Block Screen Capture During Meetings
Microsoft will launch a “Prevent Screen Capture” feature for Teams in July 2025 to block unauthorized screenshots during meetings, addressing a key vulnerability. The feature