Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee Photo: RNZClinical services at Waikato, Thames, Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumaranui hospitals are all affected to varying degrees. "Some elective surgery has [been cancelled], some have still gone ahead, but some surgery has been cancelled," Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee told RNZ's Checkpoint programme tonight. Snee said Waikato DHB received the message earlier today, and the attackers had not asked for a specific amount of money. It's a problem that we're aware of internationally and we've had problems in New Zealand before, but we've had no threats in relation to Waikato DHB. Meanwhile, Waikato DHB staff were told it was vitally important computers - including laptops - not be switched on again until further notice.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 18, 2021 05:48 UTC