Waikato DHB's IT centre is the target of a major cyber security attack. Video / Waikato DHBWaikato DHB's IT centre is the target of a major cyber security attack. Video / Waikato DHBEmma Russell is a health reporter for the New Zealand HeraldWaikato District Health Board's entire IT service is down due to a major cyber attack affecting all clinical services and forcing patient appointments to be cancelled. Waikato DHB's IT service is down due to a cyber attack. The landline phone services are also currently down, including the main Waikato DHB number.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 18, 2021 00:40 UTC