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Te Reo Māori goes global via language app called Drops
EduTech

Te Reo Māori goes global via language app called Drops

If you're keen to learn a few words of Māori – or as much as 90% of the language, you may want to check out an Android and iOS app called Drops.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Theta's Designertech buyout is part of a $50m plan
Microsoft

Theta's Designertech buyout is part of a $50m plan

Theta has acquired Designertech as part of its ambitious plan to become a USD $50 million firm by 2020, expanding operations and bolstering cloud capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
Healthy home tech startup gains investor interest
Investment

Healthy home tech startup gains investor interest

Tether's indoor environmental monitoring tech attracts equity share from green buildings expert Rochelle Payne, poised to revolutionise healthy homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Creative HQ & Beca to create innovation opportunities
Partner Programmes

Creative HQ & Beca to create innovation opportunities

Creative HQ will work with Asia-Pacific based professional consultancy firm Beca on a partnership that will bring Beca's services closer to ANZ innovators.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service
Unified Communications

Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service

Chorus is set to trial its first 10Gbps residential and SME fibre broadband service in New Zealand, with up to 30 customers initially taking part.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down
Cartech

NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
How technology is stimulating M&A in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

How technology is stimulating M&A in NZ

As the number of mergers and acquisitions grow, a major law firm report has explained just how technology is helping the activity along.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Why many Kiwis are still sceptical about the digital age
Unified Communications

Why many Kiwis are still sceptical about the digital age

92% of New Zealanders worry about children accessing inappropriate internet content, according to research by InternetNZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
IRD warns against phishing as personal tax changes kick in
Phishing

IRD warns against phishing as personal tax changes kick in

In the last month, two e-mail scams surfaced asking taxpayers to fill in a form to receive a refund owed to them.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Wellington gets the VR treatment as world's first gamified city
AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington gets the VR treatment as world's first gamified city

If you've never been to 'the coolest little capital in the world', now's your chance to experience it in the comfort of your own home.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Why Kiwis are excited about a cashless future
Fintech

Why Kiwis are excited about a cashless future

New Zealand gears up for a cashless future with wearable tech and non-cash payment strategies, aiming to become a global fintech leader by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
Digital divide anxiety as school year looms
EduTech

Digital divide anxiety as school year looms

As technology in the classroom becomes a necessity, many children could be starting at a disadvantage as the financial strain becomes too much.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Police making progress into Cryptopia breach
Crypto

Police making progress into Cryptopia breach

New Zealand Police are progressing well in their probe into the Cryptopia breach, aiming to uncover the origins of the stolen US$3-16 million in cryptocurrency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Digital disruption

Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy

Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Slashing commute time could save NZ from 900,000 tonnes of C02
Regus

Slashing commute time could save NZ from 900,000 tonnes of C02

Flexible working could save NZ 900,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and add up to NZD $18.1 billion to its economy by 2030, says a Regus study.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Chorus fibre roll out picks up pace
Unified Communications

Chorus fibre roll out picks up pace

Chorus accelerates fibre installations, completing 50% within a day, boosting customer satisfaction to 7.8/10 and streamlining the process for Kiwis.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
Keep security in check when doing your mobile banking
Virtual Private Networks

Keep security in check when doing your mobile banking

Mobile banking comes with risks, but knowledge is your best defence. NordVPN's Stephen Levine offers tips to keep your financial data secure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
Kiwis make waves in IoT World Cup
Internet of Things

Kiwis make waves in IoT World Cup

A New Zealand company, KotahiNet, has been named as a finalist in the IoT World Cup for its River Pollution Monitoring solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Updated: Chch crypto-exchange Cryptopia suffers breach
Crypto

Updated: Chch crypto-exchange Cryptopia suffers breach

Cryptopia has reportedly experienced a security breach that has taken the entire platform offline – and resulted in 'significant losses'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019