ZenTech ransomware attack delays answers for grieving families

A major ransomware incident has been linked to a Dunedin tech firm, Zenith Technologies (ZenTech), with the Ministry of Justice confirming that Coroners Court information was captured in the attack. The breach reportedly occurred around August, and local media outlet Stuff conveyed the family’s account of delays to coronial investigations caused by the fallout.

A grieving daughter said her mother’s death investigation has stretched to nine months and counting, with the family pressing for an explanation about how the incident may have contributed to the delay.

The Ministry of Justice response, relayed to Stuff, emphasises that Coroners Court data was affected by the ZenTech compromise. The article notes that media inquiries prompted notice of the breach and that multiple parties are involved in assessing the impact and providing regular updates. No technical specifics, such as CVEs or compromised systems beyond the named vendor and affected data category, are detailed in the reported materials.

The reporting makes clear the human impact—families awaiting answers amid an ongoing investigation—and attributes the publicly discussed disruption to the ransomware event at ZenTech. The piece also references Stuff’s coverage and links to related reporting.