Technology

'Teen accounts' might not work but we have to try

Teenagers might find a way around new restricted Instagram accounts, but it's important the company is trying, a social media consultant says. Meta announced... Read More

VR pilot aims to help teens quit vaping

A pilot programme led by digital health innovators Ignite Aotearoa and oVRcome is having a 50% success rate in reducing young people's vaping habits. Launched... Read More

Kai's Education in top 50 EdTech startups

Kai's Education, a New Zealand-based innovator in the field of educational robotics, has been recognised as one of the top 50 EdTech startups in New Zealand... Read More

Police impersonators targeting vulnerable elderly

Police are aware of reports emerging in several police districts where people have received a scam phone call over a landline from someone claiming to be a Police... Read More

Drone surveys show ongoing Gisborne landslide risk

Drone surveys undertaken by Gisborne District Council's Principal Scientist Dr Murry Cave this week have shown two landslides in the region are likely to fail... Read More

100,000 Kiwi kids' healthy virtual adventure

For the fifth year in a row, thousands of Kiwi kids across the country are embarking on a wellbeing journey in the virtual world with real world outcomes. 20,000... Read More

Scam alert: calls from Police station numbers

NZ Police are aware of a scam where members of the public are receiving calls from what appear to be Police Station numbers, says a police spokesperson. "These... Read More

Scion welcomes support for gene technology reforms

Scion is welcoming the gene technology reforms announced today by the Government for their ability to advance research and create a cleaner, greener and more... Read More

Tauranga SeniorNet bridging the digital divide

Tauranga SeniorNet Club is a dedicated community organisation that was launched in 1996. The club was created to bridge the digital divide for seniors through... Read More

Vigilante sites taken down, police issue warning

Tauranga police say anyone who thinks they may be victims of catfishing should report it immediately. The warning comes after a SunLive story this morning... Read More

Tauranga vigilantes target alleged paedophiles

Warning: Distressing content Vigilantes posing as underage teenagers online are luring men to meet-up spots in Tauranga before forcing them to strip naked... Read More

Is connecting with the boss a good idea?

Social media: The general rights and wrongs of communicating on these platforms - be authentic, don't troll - are well hashed out in 2024, but grey areas remain:... Read More