Technology

IRD to shut down services later this week

The tax system is about to close for a week as Inland Revenue implements its biggest changes in 20 years. Online services in myIR will be unavailable from 3pm... Read More

Technology crucial for NZ’s future

Technology, which is crucial for New Zealand's economic and social future, is in the hands of school children who are taking a massive interest in the country's... Read More

Teenager granted bail over mosque shooting video

A teenager charged with possessing a copy of the video of the Christchurch mosque shootings has been granted bail. The 17-year-old, who has interim name suppression,... Read More

New $520m cable for NZ

A new US submarine internet cable will be built between New Zealand, Australia and the United States by the Southern Cross Cable company at a cost of US$350 million... Read More

Video interpreting service extends to weekends

The service that allows people using New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to phone others by using an interpreter will soon be available at weekends. The NZSL... Read More

Tauranga City Council launches Antenno

Tauranga City Council has launched the Antenno mobile phone app as a new, easy-to-use platform to connect with them. The Antenno app will replace the old FixIt... Read More

BOP residents lose close $300,000 in cyber attacks

New data from CERT NZ shows the Bay of Plenty region experienced losses of $298,741 to cyber security attacks in 2018, with scams and fraud incidents being... Read More

50 hour Facebook blackout begins today

An online event in the wake of the Christchurch massacre is due to begin today at 1.40pm. The event is encouraging people to log off their Facebook accounts this... Read More

Call for drivers to leave the phone alone

Growing concerns over phone use behind the wheel have led to a campaign to encourage drivers to leave the phone alone. Vodafone and the Automobile Association... Read More

Facebook down, NZ cops say not to ring them

Social media sites Facebook and Instagram are down for users around the world, with Facebook confirming it is not because of a cyber-attack. Facebook acknowledged... Read More

Social media down for users

Social media sites Facebook and Instagram are reportedly down for users around the world. People are taking to Twitter to say they are unable to access the websites... Read More

Momo challenge likely a hoax; warnings heeded

An online game said to encourage children to self-harm is likely a hoax, but that hasn't stopped agencies in New Zealand and overseas sounding the alarm. The... Read More