Technology

Helping police beat crime with new algorithm

Geographic investigative analysis for crime cases can be manual and time-consuming, but new research can make the process faster and more accurate. New research,... Read More

Scams: Calls for banks to do better

Consumer NZ is urging banks to raise their game and provide better protection to New Zealanders who fall victim to scams. 'In New Zealand at least $200 million... Read More

Weather a challenge for consistent carrot supply

Carrots, along with potatoes and onions, are the essential products of Pukekohe-based vegetable grower A S Wilcox. While this season has faced growers... Read More

Police’s ‘Offbeat’ approach to recruitment

Policing is not all about wearing a blue uniform and driving a patrol car, and that's evident in a new recruitment campaign aimed to get more people to join... Read More

NIWA’s annual squid survey: fascinating finds

Rare and unusual sea creatures have been unveiled during an annual squid survey. Earlier this month, NIWA welcomed the Auckland University of Technology ‘Squid... Read More

Farming and TikTok

A South Waikato farmer jumped on a new trend in 2020, unintentionally acquiring a following of 174,000 fans on TikTok. It has opened up a whole new world... Read More

Online support for children of stroke victims

The Stoke Foundation has launched a new online support platform to help children who have family who have experienced a stroke. It has partnered with youth ambassador... Read More

Phising dictionary released to help identify scams

Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen, has released Phictionary, a guide to phishing attacks with a dictionary twist that exposes real-life examples of... Read More

Researcher urges caution over online platform use

A researcher is recommending caution over schools' growing use of online platforms and videos for teaching. This country's teachers were among the biggest... Read More

AI-created child sex abuse imagery seized in NZ

Artificial Intelligence-created child abuse imagery has been seized in New Zealand, including a game that was created depicting child sexual abuse. Stuff contacted... Read More

Woman scammed $42,000 after receiving a ‘BNZ’ text

A woman who lost $42,000 through a text scam feels let down by her bank who have taken 12 days to notify her she is now unlikely to receive her money back. Savannah... Read More

Online property scams on the rise

People are being warned not to fall prey to online property scams currently doing the rounds. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has been made aware of... Read More