Technology

School networks blocking millions of threats daily

The national internet service for schools says it is blocking millions of security threats each day. The Network for Learning was blocking 1592 security threats... Read More

History flying overhead

The head of Richard Pearse sat on Bev Wagstaff's kitchen table for about three weeks. 'Then we had to find a body, and it had to be firm,” says Bev. Bev... Read More

Finger on the pulse

The new era thrust upon us by the global pandemic has provided an interesting opportunity for a locally-based cruise ship director who has shifted his overseas... Read More

Easier navigation with Fieldays app

With more than 1000 exhibitors to re-connect with at what is set to be the biggest Fieldays event to date, the official 2021 Fieldays app will make it easier for... Read More

Research could lead to cheaper, long-life battery

Research into the electrodes used in flow batteries at the University of Canterbury has the potential to help create cheaper, longer-life batteries for more renewable... Read More

Police show support for world-first outdoor app

New Zealand walking or tramping adventures just became a whole lot safer with the launch of a trip-planning app, Plan My Walk, believed to be a world first. Plan... Read More

Number porting fraud prompts extra measure

Telcos have banded together in an attempt to stamp out a relatively uncommon but potentially devastating type of fraud. Number porting fraud is when someone switches... Read More

FBI warning over NZ firm and ransomware

The FBI warns Auckland company Mega.NZ is being used by ransomware attackers. The company has stated to RNZ that there is no sign hackers are using its service... Read More

Volunteer service hit by ransomware attack

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. A spokesperson says the attack happened last... Read More

EdgeCentre driving stronger connectivity in BOP

Chorus has opened its fourth key data centre, called EdgeCentre in Otumoetai, Tauranga. This signals a significant investment in the Bay of Plenty region, allowing... Read More

“Sense of violation” over data hack claim

There is widespread alarm about what might happen to highly sensitive patient and staff information from Waikato District Health Board, that hackers claim to... Read More

More to miss surgery as IT system rebuilt

More people will miss out on elective surgery this week at Waikato Hospital as the DHB struggles with no computer system because of last week's massive ransomware... Read More