Technology

Business scam ads making the rounds on Facebook

Facebook users are being warned to watch out for ads designed to cash in on New Zealand's economic gloom. Netsafe chief executive Brent Carey said dodgy... Read More

Kiwis hearing the Hunga eruption helped science

Early in the evening of 15 January 2022, Tonga's Hunga volcano erupted with the largest and most energetic explosion recorded in modern times. The eruption,... Read More

VR forestry training tool unveiled

A forestry training program incorporating virtual reality simulations may soon be available, according to Scion, a Crown Research Institute. Scion has developed... Read More

NZ Marine's technology behind yachting win

Emirates Team New Zealand has successfully defended its title in the 37th America's Cup, overcoming fierce competition from teams representing the United Kingdom,... Read More

Black Heels and Tractor Wheels podcast back

Rural Women New Zealand's popular podcast, Black Heels and Tractor Wheels, is back for a seventh season, with the first episode available from today. 'This... Read More

Government extends fight against cybercrime

Legislation that will help protect New Zealanders from cybercrime has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said. '11... Read More

Scion staff recognised for excellence

Scion celebrated the dedication and achievements of its employees at the 2024 Employee Recognition Awards, where more than 90 nominations — the highest... Read More

NIWA to take over Metservice in forecaster merger

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Judith Collins has announced a merger of weather forecasters, with NIWA taking over the MetService. However,... Read More

From geothermal gases to livestock feed

A group of scientists is working on a way to create protein from a particular algae and bacterium found in geothermal gases, potentially creating an industry... Read More

New online platform for science and technology

The New Zealand Science, Innovation and Technology sector is working together to improve collaboration and access to infrastructure and expertise via a new online... Read More

'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